Things to do in Forest Head, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Forest Head, Cumbria.
The Arts in Forest Head
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Forest Head.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored.
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History and Heritage in Forest Head
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Forest Head.
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Lanercost Priory | English Heritage
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
Hare Hill - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fine 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Wetheral Priory Gatehouse | English Heritage
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking
and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.
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The Great Outdoors in Forest Head
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Forest Head.
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Quarry Banks | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve and in spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in the summer.
Wreay Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Forest Head
Hallbankgate
Kirkhouse
Farlam
Tindale
Talkin
Castle Carrock
Gelt
Milton
Midgeholme
Greenwell
Albyfield
Banks
Lanercost
Burtholme
Cumrew
Brampton
Upper Denton
Hayton
How
Fenton
Newbiggin
Faugh
Heads Nook
Allenwood
Walton
Cumwhitton
Hornsby
Irthington
Croglin
Corby Hill
Gilsland
Broadwath
Little Corby
Newby East
Warwick Bridge
Burnrigg
Holmwrangle
Great Corby
Irthing
Warwick-on-Eden
Laversdale
Kirkcambeck
Ainstable
Crosby-on-Eden
Wetheral Plain
Towngate
Wetheral
Eden
Lockhills
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