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Miltonrigg Woods

0.9 miles (1.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap These delightful woods near Brampton are a lovely place for an afternoon stroll.
It's popular in the spring months when you can see lots of pretty bluebells and wood anemones. You can start your walk at the Miltonrigg car park at the northern end of the woods, just off the A69. From here you can pick up the accessible trails heading south west to the pretty pond where you can look out for dragonflies and toads. Also keep your eyes peeled for various woodland birds including woodpecker, kestrel, wood warbler and willow tit.
To extend your walk you could head north to visit Lanercost Priory. The English Heritage owned Augustinian monastery dates from 1169 and is well worth a visit for its history and architecure. Near here you can also pick up the epic Hadrian's Wall Path and visit the fascinating Birdoswald Roman Fort.

Postcode

CA8 2QT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Miltonrigg Woods OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Miltonrigg Woods Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Dog Walking

The woodland trails are ideal for a dog walk.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Brampton circular walk can be picked up at the nearby train station. It will take you to Talkin Tarn Country Park and Gelt Woods where there are more fine trails to try.
For more walking ideas in the area see the North Pennines Walks and Cumbria Walks pages.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Walker in Miltonrigg Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2671636

Walker in Miltonrigg Wood. The woods are particularly lovely in autumn as this photo shows.

Oak trees in Miltonrigg Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2671663

Oak trees in Miltonrigg Wood

Railway - geograph.org.uk - 426064

Railway line. Looking towards Carlisle from the level crossing in the woods.

Pond in Miltonrigg Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2671652

The pond and a picnic table to rest at.

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GPS Files

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