High Leys
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High Leys is located to the south east of Rowrah
in Cumbria
(map), along the C2C cycle route prior to Sheriffs Gate.
The status of National Nature Reserve
was awarded to High Leys due to its meadow status and the traditional hay-making and grazing methods employed during the land's working lifetime.
Rowrah
Rowrah is a village in Cumbria and spans the civil parishes of Arlecdon and Frizington and Lamplugh. The majority of Rowrah is within Arlecdon and Frizington...
in Cumbria
Cumbria
Cumbria , is a non-metropolitan county in North West England. The county and Cumbria County Council, its local authority, came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Cumbria's largest settlement and county town is Carlisle. It consists of six districts, and in...
(map), along the C2C cycle route prior to Sheriffs Gate.
The status of National Nature Reserve
National Nature Reserves in England
National Nature Reserves in England are managed by Natural England and are key places for wildlife and natural features in England. They were established to protect the most important areas of habitat and of geological formations...
was awarded to High Leys due to its meadow status and the traditional hay-making and grazing methods employed during the land's working lifetime.