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Round cairn on Birkrigg Common, 520m north west of High Sunbrick Farm

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chaffinch
  • 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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +82 more · last seen 2025; Lowland dry acid grassland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Painted Lady +45 more · last seen 2025; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Bay Cycle Way

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Furness Haematite TrailWalking route

Industrial heritage walks across the Furness Peninsula

Named routeLocal walking route
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route674 m
Named routeRef 70Length 674 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.1 km
Named routeRef 70Length 4.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 70Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 700Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Gypsy Lanebridleway · 828 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 828 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

North west from Birkrigg Common

North west from Birkrigg Common

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