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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chaffinch
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral +64 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Small Toadflax, Foxtail Barley +55 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Snowdrop, Small Toadflax, Foxtail Barley +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (Shap to Richmond)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking 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.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 70Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 70Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.8 km
Named routeRef 70Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route14.6 km
Named routeRef 70Length 14.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route757 m
Named routeRef 70Length 757 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km
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Horse riding

11 public paths nearby

Public paths
Watergap Lanebridleway · 2 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 2 mPath type: track
Watergap Lanebridleway · 2 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 2 mPath type: track
Hartley Lanebridleway · 91 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 91 mPath type: track
Watergap Lanebridleway · 232 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 232 mPath type: bridleway
Watergap Lanebridleway · 3 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 3 mPath type: track

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