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🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🦋Insects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
54.71069, -2.87113
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Swallow
- 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 6
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Swallow
- 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 6
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Swallow, Fieldfare +80 more · last seen 2025
Free
Birds — Barn Owl, Swallow, Fieldfare +80 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Marsh Fritillary, Small Square-spot, Large Yellow Underwing +127 more · last seen 2021
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Forked Veilwort, Moschatel, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +19 more · last seen 2025
Free
Named cycling route nearby: Route 6
Varies
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route C2CCycling route▾
Old Coach Road alternative
Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route6.8 km▾
Named routeRef 7Length 6.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km▾
Named routeRef 6Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
1 public path nearby
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