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Town Wood

✦ Ancient woodland35 ha

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome35 ha

Getting here

54.60334, -2.60854

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wigeon
  • 🍄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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wigeon, Jackdaw +84 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Wigeon, Jackdaw +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Brown Rollrim, Slippery Jack, Bovine Bolete +121 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Brown Rollrim, Slippery Jack, Bovine Bolete +121 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Greater Butterfly-orchid, Water Avens, Bird Cherry +40 more · last seen 2022

Free

Foraging

Fungi — Beechwood Sickener, False Chanterelle, Beech Milkcap +16 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Polycentropus flavomaculatus, Hydroptila forcipata, Athripsodes bilineatus +85 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Polycentropus flavomaculatus, Hydroptila forcipata, Athripsodes bilineatus +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
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.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
Little Appleby Lanebridleway · 16 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 16 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath through Town Wood

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath through Town Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Herb gardenUrban park4.9 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4 km→✦King's Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and Bessygarth WellHistoric site2.4 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→🌱Kirkby ThoreUrban park4.2 km→🌱Kirkby ThoreUrban park4.2 km→

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