Where is Clawthorpe Fell?

Clawthorpe Fell is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1NZ), in the parish of Holme.

How do I get to Clawthorpe Fell?

The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 1NZ.

Who runs Clawthorpe Fell?

Clawthorpe Fell is operated by Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

Is Clawthorpe Fell a protected site?

Yes — Clawthorpe Fell is part of the Farleton Knott SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the CLAWTHORPE FELL National Nature Reserve.

Is Clawthorpe Fell free to visit?

Yes, Clawthorpe Fell is free to enter.

How do I get to Clawthorpe Fell?

The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1NZ.

Are dogs allowed at Clawthorpe Fell?

Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

Wildlife reserves · North West England

Clawthorpe Fell

In or near Lupton.

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Clawthorpe Fell — nature reserve in Cumbria, England.

Clawthorpe Fell, wildlife reserves in North West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–4 h
Best time of year: Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station: Silverdale · 6.7 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Visit on cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Clawthorpe Fell is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Cumbria, England". Coordinates: 54.2006°, -2.7150°.

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Official information

Clawthorpe Fell is a nature reserve showcasing limestone pavement, rich in wildlife and geological significance. Visitors can explore the habitats that support rare plants and various butterfly species, while observing the unique geological features formed over millions of years.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Farleton Knott SSSI
National Nature Reserve: CLAWTHORPE FELL

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Clawthorpe Fell is a nature reserve of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust, near Burton-in-Kendal in Cumbria, England. The reserve, and the neighbouring reserve Holme Park Quarry, are on the western edge of a large area of limestone pavement. This area, which contains Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, is an uncommon wildlife habitat.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

The area of the reserve is 12 ha. It was designated a National Nature Reserve in 1976. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Area of Conservation. There are two parts to the nature reserve: the "mainland", an expanse of limestone pavement, across which there is a footpath, on the edge of a quarry; and the "island", which is closed to public access, in the middle of the quarry.

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Coordinates: 54.2006, -2.7150
District: Westmorland and Furness
Parish: Holme
Postcode: LA6 1NZ
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
Phone: 01539 816300
Nearest railway station: Silverdale — 6.7 km
Opening: Open all year round
Official site: www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q136545716 (CC0)
wikipedia: Clawthorpe Fell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Limestone pavement, Clawthorpe Fell - geograph.org.uk - 95177.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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