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Getting here
54.57031, -3.36725
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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 Pied Flycatcher and Robin
- ✦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
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pied Flycatcher and Robin
- ✦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 — Pied Flycatcher, Robin, Blue Tit +82 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Pied Flycatcher, Robin, Blue Tit +82 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green Dock Beetle, Pine Weevil, Ferdinandea cuprea +13 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Lanthwaite Wood and Crummock Water Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route6.4 km
This walk passes through the hills & woodlands on the eastern side of Crummock Water. The route is dominated by two sweeping views: the famous vista of the Buttermere fells, and the dramatic rocky buttress of Grasmoor End looming over its northern tip.
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)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.
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.
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
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Route 7Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route16.6 km
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route84 m
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Wildlife to spot
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