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Eycott Hill Nature Reserve

Eycott Hill Nature Reserve

Type:Nature Reserve

Berrier, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XD

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A peaceful upland with spectacular views Eycott Hill Nature Reserve is the perfect place for a low level walk, family picnic, or wildlife adventure!

Enjoy colourful wildflowers, spot beautiful dragonflies and butterflies, keep an eye on the skies to see soaring birds of prey, and listen for the distinctive calls of lapwing, curlew and skylark.

- Way-marked walk
- Children's trail leaflet
- Wildlife
- Flower meadows
- Wetlands
- Geology
- Free entry and car parking
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Events programme

Located between Keswick and Penrith, just off the A66 near Berrier.

Opening Times

* Open year round, free entry and car parking. No visitor facilities on site.

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Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

The Cumbria Wildlife Trust car park is on the left after passing through the hamlet of Berrier coming from the A66. Postcode is CA11 0XD and grid reference NY 393 302


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