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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Wheatear
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Wheatear, Wren +48 more · last seen 2025; Mountain heaths — ptarmigan and upland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Wheatear, Wren +48 more · last seen 2025; Mountain heaths and willow scrub priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Heath, Yellow Shell, Common Heath +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
The Valley of Cinders Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route2.4 km

Explore this gently ambling route through Cinderdale in the Lake District with views of Crummock Water and the surrounding Cumbria countryside of Buttermere Valley, while also discovering important medieval archaeological sites.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Corpse Road and Tumuli Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.8 km

Get under the skin of the Cumbrian landscape on this trail through a patchwork of natural and archaeological features. Varying terrain with a gradual climb to High Nook, paths can be slippery when wet.

Named routeLength 5.8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Buttermere to Rannerdale Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route4.8 km

This invigorating Lakeland ridge walk climbs from the Buttermere Valley up to the summit of Rannerdale Knotts, offering views over 3 lakes & high peaks. The scenic circular then returns via Crummock Water & Nether How woodland to the village of Buttermere

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Seat How Summit TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route C2CCycling route

C2C off-road sections - no longer NCN

Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route16.6 km
Named routeRef 7Length 16.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route337 m
Named routeRef 7Length 337 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 7Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cyclewise Coaching TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Quercus TrailMountain bike route7.4 km
Named routeLength 7.4 km
Altura North TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Altura South TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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