There’s something a bit special about owning a holiday home at Longlands. It’s not just the location, although the area is truly lovely. And it’s not just the serenity, although the park has a lot of that to offer. It’s the opportunity to enjoy the local wildlife.
The Wildlife You Might Meet When Staying at a Longlands Holiday Park
The creatures you might see
Based in Kirkby in Furness, just on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Longlands has nature on its doorstep, adding charm and interest to every single stay.
- The Duddon Estuary is right on youe doorstep at Longlands and is home to a wide range of wildlife, including the curlew, pintail, and redshank. Natterjack toads also call this area home.
- At Roanhead, you can see smooth newts and common lizards, and a wealth of British butterflies.
- In adjacent woods and fields, there are endless smaller mammals, such as rabbits, foxes, squirrels, badgers, and occasional stoats or hedgehogs.
- In nearby Sandscale Haws, you might spot herons and little egrets. Not to mention all of the other birds you can see around the Lakeland, including various ducks, moorhens, and coots. Longlands Lake is a reclaimed limestone quarry-turned-reserve, making it a particularly good spot for aquatic birds. You’ll also see frogs and maybe even newts in some of the lakes.
- Look to the skies, and there’s a huge amount of birdlife calling this area home. As well as all the expected garden birds, you might spot kestrels, peregrine falcons, red kites, honey buzzards, or other birds of prey overhead.
- And for those prepared to look a little closer, in spring and summer, there’s no end of pollinators and bats flitting through the skies.
Making the most of wildlife and trails
At Longlands Holiday Park, the environment is actively managed to encourage wildlife and conservation, helping to make this a beautiful holiday retreat for anyone who appreciates nature.
- Bring a pair of binoculars and a field guide (or app) to help identify birds, deer, or woodland mammals.
- Walk early (dawn) or late (dusk) when animals tend to be more active and less disturbed.
- Stick to the paths, tread lightly, and keep dogs on leads, especially in deer or bird habitat zones.
- Consider joining or following local nature walks or guided wildlife events offered by Holker or by local trusts.
- Use the parks not just for escape but also for quiet observation. From your deck you may hear kestrels call, see deer cross a distant ridge, or catch floodlight reflections on water.
Why Longlands Holiday Park is special
If you’re looking for holiday homes for sale in Cumbria, then Longlands offers so much more than Lake District Access. You’re opening a door to some of the best parts of the Great British countryside – including the native wildlife. You can enjoy incredible views and the changing seasons in your own little private paradise that’s available whenever you need it.
So, if you enjoy settling in for an evening of starry skies or listening to birdsong over your morning cup of tea, Longlands Holiday Park could be the lifestyle choice you’ve been waiting for.
Find out more about Longlands Holiday Park today.
