To enjoy North Lakes to the full you need
to take the time to explore over 30 acres of Lakeland countryside. Walking
to the far end of the Park you will find the fishing lake which is a great
place to start your trail of discovery.
Misty Tarn.
The lake, called Misty Tarn, covers a little over one acre. It was created
in 2001
to encourage a greater diversity of wildlife, as well as provide fishing
for our guests. You will find seating, picnic tables and fishing points
dotted around the banks.
The lake is well stocked with a mix of fish, including
Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch and Tench. You may also be lucky enough to see
one of the wild Trout coming up the fish ladder as it migrates up the
stream. For details of the fishing, click here.
If you're not a fisherman you can just relax and watch
the swallows swoop for water. You might also see the moorhen and it's
young family swimming. And in the evening bats circle low over the water
catching insects.
Please Note: Misty Tarn is deep in places so all
children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The Meadow.
Just a short walk up the hill from Misty Tarn you will find the Meadow.
Here you step back in time to a traditional wild flower meadow bursting
with life.
Take a moment to lay among the flowers and savour the
rich perfumes. And if you come at the right time the scent of new-mown
hay is irrisistable. You can become a botanist and see how many species
of flowers and grasses you can find.
While you're lying there, watch the buzzards circling
overhead or listen to the delicate song of the skylarks. You might catch
a glimpse of the rabbits, including one with pure white markings. Local
barn owls also hunt voles over the meadow, particularly when they have
young to feed. This is a magnificent sight.
Along one side of the meadow you will see the pine trees.
This is your next destination on the trail...
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