World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark
Getting here
54.16243, -2.95258
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
- ✦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
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
- ✦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +81 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Cord-grass, Sea Aster, Hawthorn +94 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Cord-grass, Sea Aster, Hawthorn +94 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hawthorn, Bramble, Hazel +9 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Cantharis rustica, Bishop's Mitre +18 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Cantharis rustica, Bishop's Mitre +18 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
🚴Cycling
39 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Main RouteCycling route199 m
Main RouteCycling route7.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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