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St Cuthbert's Church

📷 John H Darch · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.42949, -2.83951

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Little Grebe
  • ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Little Grebe, Goldeneye +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Little Grebe, Goldeneye +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Heath, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown +16 more · last seen 2024

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Large Bitter-cress, Hazel +1 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Townend and Troutbeck Valley Walk, WindermereWalking route6.4 km

Explore classic Lakeland scenery on this walk from Brockhole, near Windermere, through Troutbeck Valley to the historic 17th-century farmhouse, Townend. Along the way, take in fell views, spot wildlife & admire traditional Lake District architecture.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route9.3 km

From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.

Named routeLength 9.3 kmDuration 04:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Windermere to Townend walk, WindermereWalking route12.8 km

Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 02:30-04:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wansfell from Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route10.1 km

Follow this challenging circular trail along old tracks and footpaths from Troutbeck to the fells. You're rewarded with outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside from the top of Wansfell. Some rocky, uneven ground.

Named routeLength 10.1 kmDuration 03:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Main RouteCycling route839 m
Named routeRef 6Length 839 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route367 m
Named routeRef 6Length 367 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hodgson Browbridleway · 541 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 541 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

📷 John H Darch · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

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