Wreay Woods
This walk visits the pretty Wreay Woods near Carlisle in Cumbria. The scenic woods are something of a hidden gem and a nice place for an easy nature walk near the city.
The walk starts in the little village of Wreay and follows footpaths east to visit the woods. Here you can pick up a nice riverside footpath heading north along the River Petteril towards Newbiggin Wood and Carleton. It's a lovely peaceful place with countryside views, bridges over the river and old mills to see. The area is also classed as a nature reserve so look out for a variety of flora and fauna as you make your way across the path. Keep your eyes peeled for kingfisher, dippers and even otters by the river. In the spring there are also pretty bluebells in the woods to admire.
Postcode
CA4 0BT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Wreay Woods Ordnance Survey Map 
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Wreay Woods Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head east to Wetheral and you can enjoy another pleasant waterside walk along the River Eden.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Cumbria Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Wreay Woods. Cumbria Wildlife Trust nature reserve. The public footpath beside the Petteril.
Farmland near Wreay. Looking up the hill from the footbridge over the Petteril.
Footbridge, River Petteril. Just downstream from Wreay Hall Mill.
A Bend in the River Petterill
Newbiggin Wood
Newbiggin Bridge over river Petteril
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Carlton Mill
St Mary's Church, Wreay. The noteworthy church is the earliest known example in Britain of a revival of Lombard architecture.The building is Grade II listed.