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Low Fell West

This 2 acre woodland garden in the tranquil Winster valley has extensive views to the Pennines. The four season garden, restored since 2003, inc expanses of rock planted sympathetically with grasses, unusual trees and shrubs, climaxing for autumn colour. There are native hedges and areas of plant rich meadows.

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Low Fell West
Low Fell West
Low Fell West
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Low Fell West
Low Fell West
Low Fell West
Low Fell West
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Low Fell West
Low Fell West

About Low Fell West

The 2 acre garden on a south facing slope has glorious views of Whitbarrow and Scout Scars and the Pennines beyond. The garden continues to be reclaimed from thickets of damsons, bracken and brambles since 2003; it has revealed extensive areas of rock outcrops. These have been planted with a wide variety of interesting shrubs, heathers, ornamental grasses and ‘prairie’ type plants, giving interest all year round..

Elsewhere there are informal lawns, wild flower meadows, ponds, paddocks, kitchen garden and the area is large enough to feed a passion for trees. The huge number of birds visiting the garden is a constant delight. An old gypsy caravan is a joy for children of all ages. Low Fell is partially surrounded by oak bluebell woods and open fell with well marked trails, managed by Cumbria Wild Life Trust. This can be accessed directly from the garden.

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Location details

Low Fell West,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA8 8JG

Directions to Low Fell West
Off A5074, turn W just S of Damson Dene Hotel. Follow lane for ½m.

Low Fell West openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of St John's Hospice, Lancaster.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of St John's Hospice, Lancaster.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-14:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of St John's Hospice, Lancaster.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 30.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to much of the garden, but some rough paths and steep slopes.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Low Fell West at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Low Fell West. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Low Fell West, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Low Fell West are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Low Fell West seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.