Things to do in Penny Bridge, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Penny Bridge, Cumbria.
The Great Outdoors in Penny Bridge
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Penny Bridge.
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Lowick Common | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A lowland of heath, grassland and fen areas which are home to a range of specialist species. It's dotted with ponds containing the rare medicinal leech.
The view from the top of the beacon towards the south of the nature reserve is particularly spectacular.
Next Ness | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A small undisturbed area of wet woodlandand, a haven for birds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The Arts in Penny Bridge
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Penny Bridge.
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Laurel and Hardy Museum
The world famous Laurel and Hardy Museum devoted to Stan and Ollie in Ulverston, Cumbria the birthplace of Stan Laurel. Find out more and book your visit.
Sir John Barrow Cottage
This is the website for the Sir John Barrow Cottage museum, in Ulverston, Cumbria.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum has a unique collection of 30,000 exhibits including classic cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Open all year.
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Sport in Penny Bridge
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Penny Bridge.
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Bigland Hall Riding Centre
Join us in a new approach to learning with horses at Harness Change. We offer everything from horse riding for all abilities including high-level dressage coaching, events for business groups, team building, alternative education, personal well-being support, and much more.
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History and Heritage in Penny Bridge
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Penny Bridge.
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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.
Bow Bridge | English Heritage
This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.
Furness Abbey | English Heritage
The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.
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Wildlife in Penny Bridge
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Penny Bridge.
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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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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Penny Bridge
Greenodd
Tottlebank
Spark Bridge
Beck Bottom
Arrad Foot
Bouth
Broughton Beck
Lowick Green
Mansriggs
Newland Bottom
Low Wood
Haverthwaite
Colton
Newland
Lane Ends
Lowick Bridge
Lowick
Gawthwaite
Bandrake Head
Oxen Park
South Ulverston
Crake
Backbarrow
Brow Edge
Ulverston
Canal Foot
Outcast
Dragley Beck
Blawith
Rushland Cross
Seatle
Beanthwaite
Swarthmoor
Ickenthwaite
Finsthwaite
Rusland
High Nibthwaite
High Cark
Water Yeat
Croftlands
Pennington
Rowe Head
Field Broughton
Staveley-in-Cartmel
Newby Bridge
Crosslands
Green Bank
Holker
Wall End
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