🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
☕Beagle's Bakes and Baguettes — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
☕Beagle's Bakes and Baguettes — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
☕Café🅿️Parking· Free🧺Picnic spot🚻Toilets
Best for
10 activities
🧺
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blackbird +57 more · last seen 2026
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blackbird +57 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Red Admiral, Ringlet +135 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Snowdrop, Lesser Butterfly-orchid, Small Toadflax +53 more · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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2 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (Shap to Richmond)Walking route▾
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km▾
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Waltons Yardpublic footpath · 9 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mPath type: footway
Waltons Yardpublic footpath · 14 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 14 mPath type: footway
Waltons Yardpublic footpath · 65 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 65 mPath type: footway
🚴
Cycling
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12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route91 m▾
Named routeRef 70Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km▾
Named routeRef 70Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.8 km▾
Named routeRef 70Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route14.6 km▾
Named routeRef 70Length 14.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route757 m▾
Named routeRef 70Length 757 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🚵
Mountain biking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km▾
Named routeLength 172.2 km
🐴
Horse riding
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4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Hobsons Lanebridleway · 166 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 166 mPath type: residential
