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✦ Historic site
Late prehistoric walled settlement 200m south-south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse
1 ha
Plan your visit
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
54.50739, -2.04960
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Pennine Way - Bowes Loop
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Pennine Way (Tan Hill to Middleton in Teesdale)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way - Bowes LoopWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
v11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route237 m▾
Named routeRef 70Length 237 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km▾
Named routeRef 70Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km▾
Named routeRef 70Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route661 m▾
Named routeRef 70Length 661 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v9 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
20 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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