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Field of flowers

Attracting the wildlife

Many of the fields around High Winder are reverted to meadows.This has resulted in wild flowers re-establishing themselves and attracting a wide variety of wildlife.

Still the star of the show

It’s been so good to see all the activity this year with the red squirrels at High Winder. It wasn't that long ago that they seemed to have disappeared but now they are back.There are several families with their kits who are regularly using the feeders and posing for guests.They seem to know when the camera is on them and are still the real stars.

13th February 2020

High Winder is situated high on the fells looking out across the Eden Valley. We are just over 1,000ft above sea level and often find ourselves in the snow line.When we do get snow it transforms the countryside around us into a magical landscape.

The Far Eastern Fells

30th September 2019

High Winder is situated on the edge of the Far Eastern Fells. This group of hills in the English Lake District is often missed and a real haven for walkers and wildlife. Reaching their highest point at High Street (828 metres or 2,718 ft) they occupy a broad area to the east of Ullswater and the Kirkstone Pass.Much quieter than the central areas of Lakeland they offer in general a much easier...

Wild Fell Ponies

Guests at High Winder are often treated by a visit from the wild Fell Ponies.They roam across the fells all year and form herds ranging from around 10 up to 30. They are really magnificent and quite approachable.In recent weeks we have seen an increase in their arrival at the paddock fences. They are interested in both the donkeys, and having a good scratch on the posts.These ponies are not...

26th April 2019

At High Winder we have an active family of red squirrels who love to move between the 3 feeding stations.Guests are always entertained by their antics and there are lots of photo opportunities.The red squirrel has been declining since American grey squirrels were introduced in the 19th Century, spreading illness and out-competing them for food so. The red squirrel is much smaller than the grey...

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