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Blind Beck Nature Corridor

Blind Beck is a not-so-well-known natural nature corridor descending from the outskirts of Kendal, through the town near Gillingate towards the river Kent at Abbot Hall.

The usually dry beck starts above Kendal close to the bypass and curves it’s way down to the River Kent re-appearing at Abbot Hall park.

LandscapeWater only appears in blind beck during a spate, after heavy rain. Water has used this same course, probably from the glacial period, so has carved a natural valley into the landscape.

The Beck is a natural catchment for water which will flow from the dip slope of the escarpments of Scout Scar, down the valley towards Ghyllside School (named after Ghyll) onwards and under the road at Kirkland to Abbot Hall Park, and through to the River Kent.

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At the top of the valley, near the bypass, some of the land has been used for farming. Heading towards the town some of the slopes have been too steep for farming or for building, so the land has been left as a natural nature corridor.

The land is under the ownership of many different people including farmers, private individuals and Westmorland and Furness Council. The new developments of Brigsteer Rise and Ghyll Manor have lead to increased surface water run off which is captured in a SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems), that aim to slow down the flow into Blind Beck. Blind Beck is a very rich area of flora and fauna and has recently been home to roe deer, peregrinefalcons, sparrowhawks and hawfinches. Hopefully some of these birds and mammals will continue to feel comfortable here.

Blind Beck forms a natural nature corridor which provides rich habitat for wildlife. It needs protecting, understanding and appreciating. Natural Kendal hope to work closely with partners to protect and enhance the area as a Blind Beck Nature Corridor. Natural Kendal and partners plan to survey the biodiversity of the blind beck corridor from the top of the catchment to the river Kent. Under full consultation with landowners, we hope to extend access via footpaths as well as improve understanding and signage.

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Visit Cumbria - Blind Beck, Kendal