Kingmoor North
Nature Reserve
This wonderful woodland used to part of a much larger woodland
which extended north from Carlisle city's western edge, and
included Kingmoor South Nature Reserve also.
Habitat and Wildlife
Mature beech and oak woodland, with meadows, ponds and newly
planted areas.
Common lizards are easy to spot here, and there are also newts
in some of the ponds. In the summer, orchids can be found in
abundance.
Reasons to visit
Enjoy a country walk through the four Kingmoor Nature Reserves,
all the way from the heart of Carlisle City and out into the open
countryside.
- Willow sculptures.
- Quiet woodland on the edge of the city.
- Circular walk.
Site
Access
Pedestrian access can be gained to Kingmoor North Nature Reserve
in the north from a gate at the Gallo Rosso Restaurant on Parkhouse
Road.
There is also an entrance at the end of Chandlers Way and Bank
End Road which is located on the Kingstown Industrial Estate.
Parking is available on Bank End Road.
Facilities
- Surfaced footpaths
- On site interpretation
Map of Kingmoor North Nature Reserve
Over the next year, due to the Carlisle Northern Development
Route being built, there will be a great deal of disruption to
Kingmoor North. The road is going to be built along, what is know
as Asda Lonning and will cut across the south end of the reserve
into Kingmoor Business Park.
This will mean that the footpaths along Asda Lonning, Parkhouse
Road, and Bank End Road will be closed. Access for the site can be
gained at Chandlers Way and Gallo Rosso, Parkhouse Road.