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Overview
Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve, 40 hectares in size, located near the small town of Kirby Stephen, Cumbria and is managed by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and was developed along the disused track of the old Tebay to Darlington Railway. The walking trail crosses the magnificent Smardale Gill Viaduct.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
Red squirrels are making a comeback here. Roe deer are occasionally seen. The Scotch Argus, a butterfly not normally seen this far south, is found at Smardale Gill and also Arnside Knott in south Cumbria.
Photo by HelenB
Scotch Argus butterfly, a specialty of the reserve, at its most southerly point in the British Isles, August 2013
Scotch Argus butterfly, a specialty of the reserve, at its most southerly point in the British Isles, August 2013
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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