When it comes to wildlife conservation, striking a balance between preservation and human activity is always a challenge. This is particularly true for those of us managing estates where the protection of native species and the continuation of traditional practices, like pheasant shooting, are vital. One such challenge is the reintroduction of pine martens on our estate.

Located on the lakes of Lake Windermere, the Graythwaite Estate is bursting with history in the heart of the Lake District. It supports an extensive biodiverse area of habitat mosaics on a landscape scale between the Rusland Valley and Windermere including fen, mires, tarns, wet and dry heathland, wet grassland, reedbed, lake shoreline, lowland raised bog, […]

Nestled in the heart of the English Lake District, Graythwaite Estate red deer stalking is an unforgettable experience for even the most experienced deer stalker. Steeped in history and been the hunting grounds of our forbears for hundreds of years the estate comprises various landscapes. From woodland surrounded pastures to lakes and steep wooded valleys, […]