🐦37+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wheatear and Meadow Pipit
🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦37+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wheatear and Meadow Pipit
🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Free
Best for
7 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wheatear, Meadow Pipit, Raven +34 more · last seen 2024; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wheatear, Meadow Pipit, Raven +34 more · last seen 2024; Grass moorland priority habitat
Free
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Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Torth Felen, Tiered Tooth, Bitter Tooth +29 more · last seen 2019
Varies
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Heath, Mountain Ringlet, Four-spotted Chaser +25 more · last seen 2023
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Fir Clubmoss, Stag's-horn Clubmoss, Starry Saxifrage +6 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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10 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km▾
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route3 km▾
This out & back path follows the Stickle Ghyll stream up to Stickle Tarn, with views across Great Langdale. Take a breather to wonder at dramatic waterfalls & rock pools cut into the mountainside. Steep, well-defined stone path with short, easy scrambles.
Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Blea Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route2.9 km▾
Everyone can get out into the fells safely on this out & back trail. Enjoy mountain views of the Langdale Pikes & surrounding peaks, framed by the peaceful tarn – all without the big climbs & rocky scrambles. Level, compacted stone path, gentle gradients.
Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and ConistonWalking route8 km▾
Walk from the head of Coniston Water to Tarn Hows on the picturesque circular made by 19th-century industrialist J G Marshall to wow guests at his estate. Pass farmland, wood & Monk Coniston Hall. Spot wildlife & enjoy Lakeland views. Short steep sections
Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Tarn Hows Ranger Run, Tarn Hows and Coniston, South Lakes OutdoorsWalking route6.4 km▾
Enjoy this invigorating circular running trail, which starts alongside Yew Tree Tarn and joins the Cumbria Way around Tom Heights to reach the northern shore of Tarn Hows, finishing past hidden waterfalls. Look out for local Herdwick sheep and Belted Gall
Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 637Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 637National Cycle Network
Regional Route 37Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 37Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route285 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 285 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route615 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 615 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route5 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 5 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route1 km▾
Named routeRef 637Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
