Tumulus
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Getting here
54.56849, -2.72704
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Swallow +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Swallow +83 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Brimstone Moth, Silver-ground Carpet +165 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Brimstone Moth, Silver-ground Carpet +165 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Moonwort, Carline Thistle · last seen 2025; Plants — Moonwort, Carline Thistle · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
The Ullswater WayWalking route
Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle LoopWalking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Shap to Richmond)Walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Main RouteCycling route962 m
Main RouteCycling route8.2 km
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