Things to do in Cotes, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Cotes, Cumbria.
The Great Outdoors in Cotes
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Cotes.
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Foulshaw Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Ospreys use Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as a nesting site. To visit, for free, see the directions below.
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Whitbarrow - Hervey Memorial Reserve | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
With stunning views of the Cumbrian fells and Morecambe Bay, this is a great place to walk and explore. Rich in wildflowers and butterflies.
Latterbarrow | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This small reserve, a mix of grassland, woodland and scrub has a surprising variety of plant species. It is a haven for insect life.
Meathop Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Sphagnum, sundew and other unusual plants create a colourful carpet on this raised mire. Rich in invertebrate life myriads of butterflies, moths, dragonflies and damselflies are seen.
Howe Ridding Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Ancient woodland with exceptionally rich and interesting range of flowering plants. Coppice management benefits several species of butterfly and part of the nature reserve is a traditional orchard with Westmorland damson and apple trees.
Nichols Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Colourful sphagnum moss, sundew and other plants create a carpet on the surface of this raised mire. Large heath butterflies, dragonflies and bog bush-cricket can be found.
Hale Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Once a large freshwater lake this unusual wetland habitat has a number of rare plant species. A speciality of the site here is the delicate bird's eye primrose, whilst other species include the black bog-rush, wild columbine and fragrant orchid.
Grubbins Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Limestone woodland provides shade for many species of ferns. Large mounds on the woodland floor are home to southern wood ants.
Barkbooth Lot | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Rough fell, grassland, wetland and wooded areas provide a diverse habitat where dragonflies, damselflies and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly abound.
Hutton Roof Crags | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Hutton Roof Crags contains some of the best areas of limestone pavement in Britain, with a wealth of unusual plants and animals. Pavement occurs in a mosaic with woodland, scrub, grassland and heath.
Brown Robin | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Typical limestone woodland with magnificent display of spring flowers interspersed with species rich grassland. Wax cap fungi and yellow meadow ants are found here. Great views over the Kent estuary.
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The Arts in Cotes
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
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Heron Corn Mill
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Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Abbot Hall is an art gallery located in a Grade I listed Georgian building in Kendal, Cumbria with an outstanding collection and exhibitions.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum has a unique collection of 30,000 exhibits including classic cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Open all year.
Windermere Jetty
Plan the perfect Lake District day out. Be inspired by the lake and dip into the stories of the boats, people and history of Windermere.
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Wildlife in Cotes
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Cotes.
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The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
With over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates, the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a unique and exciting blend of wildlife and interactive hands-on displays.
Park Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Park Wood is a serene ash woodland that’s had continuous woodland cover for hundreds of years. Limestone pavement is a feature of the local area and at Park Wood trees struggle to root and grow amongst it, so the woodland canopy is sparse.
Burns Beck Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wild and undisturbed, this small reserve of raised and valley mires provides a habitat for many animal and plant species.
Warton Crag | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Dominated by limestone cliffs, decorated by wildflowers and colonised by rare butterflies, Warton Crag will leave you spellbound.
Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This upland oak woodland is rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the wood in the spring and both pied and spotted flycatchers and redstarts are seen.
Humphrey Head | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
With excellent views over Morecambe Bay, this limestone promontory has an unusual assemblage of plants and interesting geological exposures. Great place for watching birds on the estuary.
Over Kellet Pond | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Wetland plants, important invertebrates and protected amphibians show why our smallest nature reserve is also one of the most important.
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Sport in Cotes
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
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Silverdale Golf Club
Silverdale Golf Club is a friendly club with a beautiful course. We welcome visitors and offer some of the best golf in Lancashire
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History and Heritage in Cotes
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Cotes.
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Stott Park Bobbin Mill | English Heritage
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
Warton Old Rectory | English Heritage
A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Cotes
Levens
Causeway End
Kent
Heversham
Leasgill
Sedgwick
Woodhouses
Woodhouse
Woodhouse
Hincaster
Brigsteer
Deepthwaite
Wind Hill
Crosscrake
The Howe
Stainton
Witherslack
Barrows Green
Milnthorpe
Summerlands
Row
Halfpenny
Whasset
Ackenthwaite
Town End
Beck Head
Crooklands
Milton
Mill Side
Natland
Gilpin
Sandside
Oxenholme
Millness
Endmoor
Gatebeck
Goose Green
High Park
Farleton
Beetham
Storth
Tarnside
Underbarrow
Kendal
Greystone
Crosthwaite
Middleshaw
Nook
Cartmel Fell
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