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Former site of Rathmell Primary School

1 ha

📷 Russel Wills · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.03518, -2.30743

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 480m away

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +87 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +87 more · last seen 2025

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Urban park — family destination

Hiking

Good match

Free

Named hiking route nearby: Ribble Way; Named hiking route nearby: Ribble Way

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Urban park — open green space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ribble WayWalking route114 km▾

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
Settle LoopWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Dales High WayWalking route145 km▾

Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway

Named routeLength 145 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km▾

A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.

Named routeLength 105 kmRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

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17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route530 m▾
Named routeRef 68Length 530 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route240 m▾
Named routeRef 68Length 240 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The 8Mountain bike route▾
Named route
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km▾
Named routeLength 172.2 km
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Horse riding

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2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Rathmell Old School

📷 Russel Wills · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rathmell Old School

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Facilities

🅿️

Parking

1 nearby · 480m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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🌱Millennium GardenUrban park4.1 km→🌱Maypole GreenUrban park3.8 km→🌱Maypole GreenUrban park3.8 km→⛪St Bartholomew with St James ChurchReligious grounds4.9 km→⚽North Ribblesdale Rugby Union Football ClubPlaying field3.9 km→🌱HarrisonUrban park4.1 km→