Glade
← Back Historic site

Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets

0 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Curlew
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Lapwing, Curlew, Meadow Pipit +45 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Lapwing, Curlew, Meadow Pipit +45 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Common Blue, Meadow Brown, Scotch Argus +74 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Palustriella falcata, Big Shaggy-moss, Fern-leaved Hook-moss +273 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper WharfdaleWalking route15.9 km

Circular, strenuous, hilly walk climbing rocky terraces & stiles to Old Cote Moor summit. Views across the Dales. Along the River Wharfe otters & kingfishers can be seen. Dogs welcome under close control. Potential livestock & ground nesting birds.

Named routeLength 15.9 kmDuration 03:40Round tripLocal walking route
Buckden To Kettlewell walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route6.4 km

An easy, flat, linear, well-signed route that follows the River Wharfe as it winds its way through fields and farmland & between historic dry-stone walls. Look out for kingfishers, trout & other wildlife. Dogs are welcome & should be kept under control.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Yockenthwaite to Cray walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route9.6 km

This moderate circular trail heads up across the hillside and over glaciated valleys, visiting villages and offering views across the Yorkshire Dales. It also offers the chance to spot a variety of local wildlife, including birds, bats, and butterflies.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:00-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km

The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Starbotton Roadbridleway · 2.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 2.3 kmSurface grassPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Cyclists on Little Hunters Sleets

Cyclists on Little Hunters Sleets

1 / 15
Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km