Things to do in Watchgate, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Watchgate, Cumbria.
The Great Outdoors in Watchgate
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Watchgate.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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The Arts in Watchgate
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Watchgate.
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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.
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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Sport in Watchgate
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Watchgate.
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Sedbergh Golf Club
You'll struggle to find a more welcoming and friendly golf club. We welcome golfers of all abilities and ages. Not a golfer? No problem, you're equally welcome at the golf club, either to enjoy some fabulous food or drinks in the clubhouse or on the patio.
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History and Heritage in Watchgate
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Watchgate.
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Ambleside Roman Fort | English Heritage
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Watchgate
Garnett Bridge
Selside
Garth Row
Sprint
Cowen Head
Patton Bridge
Bowston
Burneside
Plantation Bridge
Meal Bank
Lancaster Canal
Mintsfeet
Kentrigg
Grayrigg
Bonning Gate
Staveley
Reston
Kendal
Sadgill
Beck Houses
Green Quarter
Crook
Borrow Beck
Grassgarth
Ings
Kentmere
Wasdale
Heaning
Underbarrow
High Park
New Hutton
Greenholme
Low Borrowbridge
Roundthwaite
Beck Foot
Millholme
Natland
Oxenholme
Birk Beck
Middleshaw
Scout Green
Heathwaite
Lowgill
Tebay
Old Tebay
Woodland
Brigsteer
Windermere
Crosthwaite
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