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The Glebe

2 ha

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.36167, -2.92538

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Mallard
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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· PaidPicnic spotToilets

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Canada Goose, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Canada Goose, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, Paranchus albipes, Xylota segnis +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Miles without Stiles: Wray Castle to LoanthwaiteWalking route
Named routeRef 47Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Watbarrow Wood Waymarked Walk, Wray CastleWalking route1.1 km

Rought and uneven path with some steep sections around Watbarrow Wood.

Named routeLength 1.1 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Calf Parrock Waymarked Walk, Wray CastleWalking route900 m

Short walk to Calf Parrock Coppice and great viewpoint of the castle.

Named routeLength 900 mDuration 00:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill TopWalking route4 km

Gentle walk to 1 of Beatrix Potter's favourite places, Moss Eccles Tarn. This is where the children's author spent time painting & is a great introduction to the place included in her books. Short steep sections. Muddy in wet weather. Potential livestock

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route236 m
Named routeRef 6Length 236 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route15 m
Named routeRef 6Length 15 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 6Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route96 m
Named routeRef 6Length 96 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Silurian WayMountain bike route
Named route
Grizedale Tarn TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Glebe, Bowness on Windermere

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Glebe, Bowness on Windermere

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