Cumbria Wildlife Hides

Follow the Journey

Hidden within a private woodland in North Cumbria, an exciting wildlife photography project is taking shape.

The woodland is currently undergoing careful habitat enhancement and conservation-focused management to create a thriving environment for a diverse range of native British wildlife. Alongside this work, a series of dedicated wildlife photography hides are being developed to provide photographers with unique opportunities to observe and capture wildlife in its natural surroundings.

This is a long-term project built around a simple philosophy:

Wildlife comes first

Through ongoing woodland management, habitat creation and environmental improvements, the aim is to support healthy populations of birds, mammals, insects and other native species while encouraging natural behaviour in a safe and undisturbed setting.

Every aspect of the project is focused on creating an environment where wildlife can flourish naturally while providing exceptional opportunities for observation and photography.

As the project develops, subscribers will receive regular updates, including:

• Wildlife sightings and video footage from around the woodland

• Progress updates on the photography hides

• Habitat improvement and conservation work

• Seasonal wildlife highlights and species discoveries

• Behind-the-scenes insights into the development of the site

• Early access opportunities when the hides become available

The vision is to create one of North Cumbria's most rewarding wildlife photography experiences, offering visitors the chance to photograph native species in a carefully managed private woodland setting.

Whether you are a wildlife photographer, birdwatcher, conservation enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys British wildlife, you are invited to follow the journey from the very beginning.

Join the Early Access List

Subscribers will be the first to receive:

✓ Wildlife updates and sightings

✓ New photographs and video content

✓ Progress reports from the woodland

✓ News on hide availability and opening dates

✓ Priority booking opportunities before public launch

Enter your email address below to receive occasional updates and follow the development of
Cumbria Wildlife Hides.

The hides are being built. The habitat is evolving. The wildlife is thriving.

Join the journey below

A young stag enjoys a drink at the Waterhole. This is a very actively used part of the woodland where a large variety of wildlife come to drink

  • A small bird with dark head, light face, and brownish-green body perched on mossy ground with green blurred background.

  • A small brown bird with a grayish face and darker streaks on its wings, perched on a rock with a blurred green background.

  • A squirrel sitting on a moss-covered tree branch, eating a nut.

  • A small bird with dark head and orange cheeks perched on a wire against a blue sky background.

  • A small bird with an orange face and gray and brown body perched on a light-colored branch against a blurred green background.

  • A small bird with a seed in its beak, perched on the ground with a dark, blurred background.

  • A squirrel standing on a tree log, eating something with a green blurred forest background.

  • A small bird perched on an outdoor faucet attached to a wooden post with a blurred green background.

  • A small bird with an orange face and brown body perched on a moss-covered branch.

Our woodland hide

A peaceful forest clearing with sunlight streaming through trees and two Border Collies standing in the grass.

Hidden away in the foothills of the northern Lake District lies our woodland photography hide. A beautiful tranquil woodland, privately owned and full of wildlife, its a stunning location and a perfect place to spend time to capture amazing photographs of the wildlife.

We are currently working in the woodland to remove Ash (due to dieback), work on the hide and get the woodland ready for replanting next winter. Because of this the hide is closed for now but will be up and running later on this year.

More information and photos will be following very soon

If you would like to be kept up to date with progress and would like to know first when our hide will be open for photographers please sign up to the mailing list below

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