Name of walk | Beetham Deer Park |
Date of walk | 2022-09-05 |
I went to Beetham Nurseries and as it was a nice day I took a walk into the Deer Park.
I cross the main road and go down to look at the River Bela, some nice reflections.
I take the path beside the river.
I cross the bridge to the Heron Corn Mill.
Mill stones.
I head up towards the Deer Park.
Through the avenue of trees.
I head into the Deer Park. View back.
Milnthorpe on the right. I keep to the waymarked path.
The Buck House is a 300 year old Grade 2 listed building used as a deer, sheep and cattle shelter. It was burnt down in an arson attack in April 2021 and still awaiting repair.
The house at Dallam Tower is Grade 1 listed and built in the 19th century. The River Bela flowing under Milnthorpe Bridge with Witherslack behind.
I hear a noise up the hill, it was a stag scrapping its antlers on a tree.
I continue on the path to The Old Bridge built in 1763, then turn and take the path beside the river.
The sheep aren't bothered by people.
There was a temptation to join them!
Once I get towards the gate out of the Deer Park, I turn and head back to the main path.
The cairn with directions on the top.
I recross the bridge and head back to Beetham Nurseries.
Then I park the car in the lay-by and go looking for the spot where the deer hide from people in the Deer Park.
They are just across the river.
On this side of the river are the stags.
Deer drinking.
This walk is only a couple of miles and only takes an hour or so, an easy stroll.
Jo.