Forests & woodlands · North West England
Brown Robin
In or near Cartmel.
Brown Robin is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grange-over-Sands · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Brown Robin is woodland in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grange-over-Sands, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area LA11.
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Official information
Brown Robin is a nature reserve featuring typical limestone woodland and species-rich grassland. Visitors can enjoy a variety of wildlife, including spring flowers and unique fungi, while taking in stunning views over the Kent estuary.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brown Robin is a forest located in the parish of Grange-over-Sands, North-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Morecambe Bay Ramsar site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2024, -2.9007
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Grange-over-Sands
- Postcode
- LA11 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 01539 816300
- Nearest railway station
- Grange-over-Sands — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Open all year
- Official site
- www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w163825733 (ODbL)
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📷 4Restaurants · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brown Robin?
- Brown Robin is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6EG), in the parish of Grange-over-Sands.
- What is Brown Robin?
- Brown Robin is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brown Robin?
- The nearest railway station is Grange-over-Sands, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Cartmel. Drivers can use postcode LA11 6EG.
- Is Brown Robin a protected site?
- Yes — Brown Robin is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Brown Robin free to visit?
- Yes, Brown Robin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brown Robin?
- The nearest railway station is Grange-over-Sands, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6EG.