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Heathland | Whitbarrow

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Whitbarrow in the Lake District is one of the best limestone habitats in Europe.

The lower slopes of the hill are covered in woods - but the top is made up of layers of limestone, resulting in some fantastic specialist plants and butterflies.

Thorne Moor c/o Roworth and Natural England

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Some moors are wild and remote places, but they are also great for nature if you're prepared to look carefully.

Heathland activities (Image: Snake c/o Chris Packham)

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  • Heathlands are good places for wildlife watchers because they are ideal habitats for reptiles and rare plants.

Whitbarrow - Visitor Guide

Address:

Whitbarrow, Howe, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Postcode LA8 8
Telephone:Cumbria Wildlife Trust - 01539 816300
Fax:Cumbria Wildlife Trust - 01539 816301
e-mailmail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Location map: Multimap of Whitbarrow area
Ordnance Survey:OS grid ref SD 437 859.
Leaflet:
Key attractions:

Plants and flowers. Butterflies. Limestone pavement. Birds.

Essential kit:Outdoor walking shoes. Torch. Plant identification book.
Nature watching:

Butterflies - July and August are the best months for the fritillaries.

Plants - the ferns are visible for most of the year.

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The limestone pavement - the largest examples can be found on the eastern side of the reserve.

Access:

The reserve has steep terrain steep and it can be slippery when wet. An easier approach is possible from The Howe off the A5074, but parking is limited in this area.

Getting there:

Whitbarrow National Nature reserve is located between Kendal and Grange over Sands in the Lake District.
Follow signs to the A590. Take the road signposted to Witherslack. Drive through the village for a further 2km. Turn right at Witherslack Hall into the reserve.


The nature reserve is about 4 miles south west of Kendal.

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There are buses from Kendal and Barrow.

Limited parking at Witherslack.

Safety advice:Limestone pavements can be dangerous especially when wet and slippery. Also take care because the cracks in the pavement can be hard to see due to vegetation cover.
Opening times:

Open all year.

Charges:Free.
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