🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Jackdaw
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Jackdaw
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Paid
Best for
6 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Jackdaw, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Jackdaw, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Grass moorland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Black Darter, Anisotoma humeralis, Rhinoceros Beetle +122 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Marsh Woundwort, Fir Clubmoss, Trailing St John's-wort +23 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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12 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km▾
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
Miles without Stiles: Elterwater to Skelwith BridgeWalking route▾
Named routeRef 11Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route3 km▾
This out & back path follows the Stickle Ghyll stream up to Stickle Tarn, with views across Great Langdale. Take a breather to wonder at dramatic waterfalls & rock pools cut into the mountainside. Steep, well-defined stone path with short, easy scrambles.
Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
High Close Tree TrailWalking route1.9 km▾
Originally a hill farm, the High Close estate was re-designed after Wheatley-Balme bought it in 1857. Exotic flora was planted to enhance views of the surrounding fells. Some species are now grown for the International Conifer Conservation Programme
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Blea Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route2.9 km▾
Everyone can get out into the fells safely on this out & back trail. Enjoy mountain views of the Langdale Pikes & surrounding peaks, framed by the peaceful tarn – all without the big climbs & rocky scrambles. Level, compacted stone path, gentle gradients.
Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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22 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 637Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 637National Cycle Network
Regional Route 37Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 37Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route615 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 615 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route440 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 440 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 637Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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10 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
