You can park at Surprise View (CA12 5UU) and Watendlath (CA12 5UW), if you buy a day ticket just transfer the ticket between our car parks until it expires. All tickets purchased help our conservation work in the valley and if you are a member of the National Trust you can park for free as a thank yu for your support. For your convenience, you can now pay by phone - no need to handle any cash. See all our local car parks here
Wood and wildlife wonders
The path that runs from Ashness Bridge back toward Keswick passes under Falcon Crag is probably one of the best places in the area if you want to spot migrant birds in early spring and summer.
Other birds often seen here include Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Sparrowhawk along with a host of other common woodland birds, so don’t forget your binoculars!
Atlantic oaks
The woodlands that cloak the surrounding fells are dominated by oak: these 'Atlantic Oakwoods' are an example of temperate rainforest and are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC).
They are home to a wide range of bird species including Pied Flycatcher and Greater Spotted Woodpecker, and large mammals include red deer and roe deer.