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Two Roman forts and three sections of Roman road at Caermote

5 ha

📷 Bob Jenkins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

54.72068, -3.23969

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chaffinch
  • ✦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

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2026; Wet grassland and rushes — snipe, curlew and moorland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2026; Purple moor grass and rush pastures priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +24 more · last seen 2026; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Selfheal, Hard Rush +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
Allerdale RambleWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 38Cycling route
Named routeRef 38Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 10National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route20.4 km
Named routeRef 10Length 20.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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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

Caermote, Roman Fort

📷 Bob Jenkins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Caermote, Roman Fort

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🐄Lake District Wildlife ParkVisitor farm4 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds4.7 km→✦Caermote FortHistoric site100 m→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds3 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds3.9 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→