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Stone circle on Summerhouse Hill

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Mute Swan
  • 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

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Teal, Mute Swan, Robin +76 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Teal, Mute Swan, Robin +76 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Short RouteWalking route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmRound trip
Eaves Wood Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route3.5 km

This short circular winds its way through ancient woodland before climbing steeply to the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument, affectionately known as the Pepperpot. Stop for views of Morecambe Bay & the Bowland Fells, before heading back to the start.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Long RouteWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound trip
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route77 m
Named routeRef 6Length 77 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5 m
Named routeRef 6Length 5 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route29 m
Named routeRef 6Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Limestone boulder on Summerhouse Hill

Limestone boulder on Summerhouse Hill

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