Sizergh Castle, National Trust.

Sizergh Castle is one of the National Trust's top ten butterfly sites.

Butterflies of Sizergh Castle

Situated in one of the best areas in Britain for fritillaries, attracting in Pearl-bordered Fritillary (May), Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (June), Dark-green Fritillary and even High Brown Fritillary (both July) on occasion. The standard garden butterflies are also frequent, along with Common Blue.

Sizergh Castle details.

 

Location: Sizergh Castle is a few miles south of Kendall. From the M6 take exit 36, then follow the A590 towards Kendal; take the Barrow-in-Furness turning and follow the brown signs. From Kendall take the A591 south and then take A590 towards Barrow-in-Furness.

Grid reference: SD498878