Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve

No. 703 of 4,424 in the Lake District, No. 45 for views. Nature, 16.2 km from Windermere and Bowness.

A nature reserve on an area of moss, the northern English term for a lowland peat bog.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/foulshaw-mossOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Phone
+44 1539 816300OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.62 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Netherwood HotelGrade II* listed, 20 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Sizergh Caravan & CampingStay, 14 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Whitestone Caravan ParkStay, 15 km from Windermere and BownessCamping
Silver Ridge Holiday ParkStay, 23 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
JJ Crossfield's20 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Royal Oak18 km from Windermere and BownessFood and pubs
Masons Arms9.1 km from Windermere and BownessFood and pubs
No 3 Curry House19 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Heron Corn MillGrade II* listed, 20 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Gallery H20 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Heron Theatre21 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries