🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Wren
✦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
🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Wren
✦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
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
6 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Wren, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Wren, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025; Grass moorland priority habitat
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Duval's Thread-moss, Pointed Spear-moss, Lurid Cupola-moss +80 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Mountain Ringlet, Striped Ladybird, Violet Ground Beetle +14 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route▾
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route7.2 km▾
Experience Aira Force at its best as you head towards the waterfalls. Pass through woodland with lush green ferns & evergreens and emerge from the confines of the gorge to enjoy expansive views over Ullswater from the summit of Gowbarrow.
Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 01:30-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Patterdale and Glenamara Park Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route3.2 km▾
With views of Ullswater & the surrounding fells, this circular is mainly gravel. See some of the Lake District's most striking ancient & veteran trees, including stately oaks & alder in the former deer enclosure of Glenamara Park. Gentle climbs & descents
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Aira Force to Glencoyne Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route1.9 km▾
A linear route from Aira Force to Glencoyne along the edge of Ullswater with views of the lake & fells. Blue Badge parking & a disabled toilet at the trail head. Includes up & downhill paths, steep climbs, steps & drop offs. Path narrows to 70cm.
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Aira Force Glencoyne Farm Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route4.8 km▾
Glencoyne is one of the largest tenanted hill farms in the Lake District. Pass through Grade II listed buildings, industrial artifacts, fells, grazing livestock, rich woodland where red squirrels are seen & views of Ullswater. Steep, gravel & boggy.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route C2CCycling route▾
Old Coach Road alternative
Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5.8 km▾
Named routeRef 6Length 5.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 6Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.8 km▾
Named routeRef 6Length 5.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route324 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 324 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedfirm
