Glencoyne Park

Downs, Moorland in Cumberland Eden

England

Glencoyne Park

Dead tree near Groove Gill Dead tree near Groove Gill.
Dead tree near Groove Gill Credit: Colin Kinnear

Glencoyne Park is a picturesque and expansive natural area located in Cumberland, England. Situated amidst the breathtaking Cumberland Downs and Moorland, the park covers a vast expanse of land, providing visitors with a unique and serene outdoor experience.

The park is renowned for its stunning landscapes, characterized by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and scattered woodlands. Glencoyne Park offers a diverse range of habitats, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The moorland areas are home to a variety of bird species, including curlews, lapwings, and skylarks, while the woodlands provide shelter to an array of mammals such as red squirrels and deer.

Visitors can explore numerous walking trails that wind through the park, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. The Cumberland Downs offer breathtaking panoramic views, making it an excellent spot for picnics or simply soaking in the beauty of nature.

Glencoyne Park is also rich in historical significance. The area is dotted with ancient ruins and archaeological sites, providing a glimpse into the region's past. Ruins of old farmhouses and stone circles can be found scattered throughout the park, giving visitors a sense of the area's historical and cultural heritage.

Overall, Glencoyne Park is a haven of natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature, explore its diverse habitats, and discover the rich history of Cumberland. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, wildlife observation, or a peaceful retreat, Glencoyne Park is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the midst of nature.

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Glencoyne Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.580353/-2.9361571 or Grid Reference NY3920. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dead tree near Groove Gill Dead tree near Groove Gill.
Dead tree near Groove Gill
Dead tree near Groove Gill.
Aira Force Aira Force is a waterfall where Aira Beck plunges an impressive 65 feet down a rocky ravine approximately one kilometre before it reaches Ullswater. 

Aira Force lies on land owned by the National Trust. The Trust purchased the 750 acre Gowbarrow Park (on which the force lies) in 1906 and has provided facilities, such as car parking, disabled access, graded paths, and viewing platforms which have contributed towards making Aira Force one of the most famous and most visited waterfalls in the Lake District.

A small arched bridge spans the stream just as the beck goes over the falls giving a spectacular view from the top as the water makes its leap. There is also a second bridge at the foot of the falls.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>   Aira Force and Ullswater Visitor Information (National Trust)
Aira Force
Aira Force is a waterfall where Aira Beck plunges an impressive 65 feet down a rocky ravine approximately one kilometre before it reaches Ullswater. Aira Force lies on land owned by the National Trust. The Trust purchased the 750 acre Gowbarrow Park (on which the force lies) in 1906 and has provided facilities, such as car parking, disabled access, graded paths, and viewing platforms which have contributed towards making Aira Force one of the most famous and most visited waterfalls in the Lake District. A small arched bridge spans the stream just as the beck goes over the falls giving a spectacular view from the top as the water makes its leap. There is also a second bridge at the foot of the falls. LinkExternal link Aira Force and Ullswater Visitor Information (National Trust)
Footbridge above Aira Force This footbridge, spanning the top of Aira Force, provides a dramatic view of the waterfall.
Footbridge above Aira Force
This footbridge, spanning the top of Aira Force, provides a dramatic view of the waterfall.
A5091 near Matterdale
A5091 near Matterdale
A5091 towards Ullswater
A5091 towards Ullswater
Hill slope at Spying How with view towards Ullswater
Hill slope at Spying How with view towards Ullswater
Artist Studio at Dockray
Artist Studio at Dockray
Dockray - Royal Hotel
Dockray - Royal Hotel
Grazing land above Aira Beck There is a view down to Ullswater. Place Fell is to the left but the foothills of Helvellyn are hidden by low cloud.
Grazing land above Aira Beck
There is a view down to Ullswater. Place Fell is to the left but the foothills of Helvellyn are hidden by low cloud.
Aira Force The path which goes below the waterfall has been closed due to subsidence, so this is the best view you can currently get of Aira Force.
Aira Force
The path which goes below the waterfall has been closed due to subsidence, so this is the best view you can currently get of Aira Force.
Path to Park Brow The path gives access from the A5091 to the waterfalls on Aira Beck. Round How is in the background.
Path to Park Brow
The path gives access from the A5091 to the waterfalls on Aira Beck. Round How is in the background.
Aira Beck Looking downstream above High Force. The beck descends several waterfalls on its way to Ullswater.
Aira Beck
Looking downstream above High Force. The beck descends several waterfalls on its way to Ullswater.
Open land by Ullswater This open land provides a link between Aira Force and the ferry pier on Ullswater.  A boardwalk can be seen at the bottom, leading to the pier.
Open land by Ullswater
This open land provides a link between Aira Force and the ferry pier on Ullswater. A boardwalk can be seen at the bottom, leading to the pier.
The shore of Ullswater The Aira Force ferry pier is seen on the right.
The shore of Ullswater
The Aira Force ferry pier is seen on the right.
Aira Force ferry pier Serviced by Ullswater steamers. Viewed on a wet day.
Aira Force ferry pier
Serviced by Ullswater steamers. Viewed on a wet day.
Aira Force Waterfall, Dockray, Cumbria
Aira Force Waterfall, Dockray, Cumbria
Aira Beck Cascades
Aira Beck Cascades
Royal Hotel, Dockray
Royal Hotel, Dockray
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Glencoyne Park is located at Grid Ref: NY3920 (Lat: 54.580353, Lng: -2.9361571)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.580353,-2.9361571
High Force
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/280224
Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 54.5793031/-2.9292511
Round How
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5791881/-2.942132
Bracken How
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5819613/-2.9411235
Brunt Crag
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5805108/-2.9356105
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5816639/-2.9347319
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.5760334/-2.9340313
High Cascades
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2651118
Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 54.5816905/-2.9299855
Glencoyne Park
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5796968/-2.9364688
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.581464/-2.9354315
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5798963/-2.9290485
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.5836914/-2.9349754
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.5846386/-2.93548
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