Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and Romano-British farmstead north west of Tongue House Barn.
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.45439, -2.84736
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Meadow Pipit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Meadow Pipit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Raven, Meadow Pipit, Chaffinch +77 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Raven, Meadow Pipit, Chaffinch +77 more · last seen 2025; Grass moorland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Heath, Peacock, Green-veined White +16 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Parsley Fern, Golden-head Moss, Yellow Starry Feather-moss +21 more · last seen 2023
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Townend and Troutbeck Valley Walk, WindermereWalking route6.4 km
Explore classic Lakeland scenery on this walk from Brockhole, near Windermere, through Troutbeck Valley to the historic 17th-century farmhouse, Townend. Along the way, take in fell views, spot wildlife & admire traditional Lake District architecture.
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route9.3 km
From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Windermere to Townend walk, WindermereWalking route12.8 km
Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.
Wansfell from Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route10.1 km
Follow this challenging circular trail along old tracks and footpaths from Troutbeck to the fells. You're rewarded with outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside from the top of Wansfell. Some rocky, uneven ground.
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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