St John's Church
Getting here
54.59261, -3.07429
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Pochard, Swallow, Meadow Pipit +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Pochard, Swallow, Meadow Pipit +78 more · last seen 2026
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Torth Felen, Turkeytail, Hairy Curtain Crust +220 more · last seen 2021; Fungi — Torth Felen, Turkeytail, Hairy Curtain Crust +220 more · last seen 2021
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Penny Bun, Chanterelle, Beechwood Sickener +19 more foraging species
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Black Darter, Common Blue Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle +35 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Black Darter, Common Blue Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle +35 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Derwent Water and Cockshot Wood Accessible Loop, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route1.6 km
A stile-free circular along Derwent Water & via Cockshot Wood with views over the lake to Cat Bells and Causey Pike. Optional extension to the famous view point at Friar’s Crag. Woodland paths have small boulders, tree routes and muddy patches
Lakeside Amble, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route4.6 km
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km
Walla Crag to Ashness Bridge walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route7.2 km
Through valleys, over streams & up to spectacular viewpoints, the landscape here near Derwent Water, the ‘Jewel of the Lake District’ is magnificent in every season. Enjoy the timeless beauty of Ashness Bridge, the lake & Skiddaw as a backdrop.
Accessible walk to Broomhill Point, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route6.2 km
A stile-free out & back along Derwent Water to Broomhill Point. Views of Cat Bells & Causey Pike. Choice at Strandshag bay; a smooth compact surface or nearer the lake with boulders, tree roots & mud. One 16% gradient on bumpy surface & 2m wide boardwalk
🚴Cycling
44 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Route 38Cycling route
Route 7Cycling route
Keswick to Threlkeld Railway TrailCycling route
Route C2CCycling route
Old Coach Road alternative
Main RouteCycling route51 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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