Getting here
54.66398, -2.64291
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Great Tit, Blue Tit, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Great Tit, Blue Tit, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Canadian Waterweed, Nuttall's Waterweed +5 more · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Brachycentrus subnubilus, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral +98 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Brachycentrus subnubilus, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral +98 more · last seen 2025
Horse riding
Strong match
Horse riding listed as facility
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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.
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.
🚴Cycling
23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Route 71Cycling route
Route 7Cycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route99 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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