Getting here
54.60935, -2.67793
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
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ 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
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +70 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Primrose, Bittersweet, Cypress-leaved Plait-moss +43 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Yellow Stagshorn, White Fibrecap, Hairy Curtain Crust +224 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Yellow Stagshorn, White Fibrecap, Hairy Curtain Crust +224 more · last seen 2022
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Beechwood Sickener, Scarletina Bolete, Beech Milkcap +17 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Green-veined White, Comma +71 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Green-veined White, Comma +71 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle LoopWalking route
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km
Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Main RouteCycling route962 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
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