☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking 310m away — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking 310m away — 2 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km▾
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Park End Moss Wetland Walk at SizerghWalking route4.5 km▾
Park End Moss was once an area of degraded farmland, now transformed into a wildlife haven. This circular takes you through ancient woodland to wetland, popular with a variety of bird species. NB: trail map on the website differs form leaflet.
Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Church Fell walk, SizerghWalking route3.5 km▾
Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km▾
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route323 m▾
Named routeRef 70Length 323 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km▾
Named routeRef 700Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route233 m▾
Named routeRef 700Length 233 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴
Horse riding
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this nature reserve
Whitbarrow Scar is a 33-hectare local nature reserve in Westmorland and Furness, North West England. The area includes limestone pavements and grasslands, supporting unique flora and fauna and providing scenic walks with views over the surrounding landscape.
