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Cumbria's newest nature reserve

Eycott Hill has been purchased by Cumbria Wildlife Trust Credit: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Eycott Hill has become Cumbria's newest nature reserve.

Located between Keswick and Penrith, and near to the village of Mungrisdale, the 216 hectares of wildlife habitat has been purchased by Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

It is a site of Special Scientific Interest for both its biology and its geology.

The Trust, which will be providing full public access to the area for the first time, has thanked fundraisers for making the purchase possible.

I’m delighted that the purchase of Eycott Hill is complete and we can get started on the restoration work and access improvements.

The support of our funders and members has been crucial and we really appreciate the help and encouragement we have received.”

– Helen Duxbury, Development Manager at Cumbria Wildlife Trust