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Yew Barrow

✦ Ancient woodland19 ha

📷 Adrian Taylor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

54.19683, -2.91420

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Black-headed Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Railway Station 105m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw +97 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw +97 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Cord-grass, Dog's Mercury, Sea Radish +7 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, House-fly, Syrphus +22 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, House-fly, Syrphus +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Walney to Wear Cycle Route

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Spring Bank Roadpublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

46 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 route82 m
Named routeRef 700Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route199 m
Named routeRef 700Length 199 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route7.5 km
Named routeRef 70Length 7.5 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

Charney Well

📷 Adrian Taylor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Charney Well

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