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Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Syritta pipiens +106 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Cow Parsley, Hogweed +128 more · last seen 2021

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 10National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route815 m
Named routeRef 6Length 815 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Minor road towards West Curthwaite

Minor road towards West Curthwaite

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