High Leys

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High Leys, Rowrah
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High Leys, Rowrah
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town FRIZINGTON
Postcode district CA26
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54°33′N3°30′W / 54.55°N 3.5°W / 54.55; -3.5 Coordinates: 54°33′N3°30′W / 54.55°N 3.5°W / 54.55; -3.5

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. [1]

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References

  1. "Template". Cumbria Wildlife. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2010.