🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 7
🐕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 Chaffinch and Robin
🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 7
🐕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
🅿️Parking· Free
Best for
8 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +82 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +82 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Common Darter +8 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 7
Varies
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Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
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Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.
Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal 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
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Cycling
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15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route C2CCycling route▾
C2C off-road sections - no longer NCN
Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route▾
NCN 7 Workington link
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route556 m▾
Named routeRef 7Length 556 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route58 m▾
Named routeRef 7Length 58 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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8 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
