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Swarthy Hill North tower 20b, 460m south west of Blue Dial, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast
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Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
54.74981, -3.44602
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
- ✦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
- 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
- ✦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· Free
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, Dunnock +53 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, Dunnock +53 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cat's-ear, Perennial Wall-rocket, Bluebell +18 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Migrant Hawker · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Allonby to WhitehavenWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Gretna to AllonbyWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 72Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route788 m
Named routeRef 72Length 788 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route33 m
Named routeRef 72Length 33 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route64 m
Named routeRef 72Length 64 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route139 m
Named routeRef 72Length 139 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
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Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Maryport (Alavna) Roman fort, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast, its associated vicus and a length of Roman roadHistoric site4.2 km→🌱Maryport (Millennium Green)Urban park4.8 km→🌱The GreenUrban park2 km→🌱Pond GreenUrban park4.8 km→🌱St Mary's ChurchUrban park5 km→🌱The GreenUrban park3.1 km→