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Getting here
54.18743, -2.10404
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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.
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.
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.
Discover Langstrothdale valley trail, Upper WharfdaleWalking route3.2 km▾
Mostly flat, river walk in the Langstrothdale valley. Cross Yockenthwaite's ancient packhorse bridge, follow the Dales Way, past a limekiln, Bronze-Age stone circle & waterfall. Spot kingfishers & wildflowers along the River Wharfe. Dogs welcome on leads.
Dales WayWalking route129 km▾
🚴Cycling
v2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route▾
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route▾
🐴Horse riding
v11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
old mine workings ? is an ancient historic site covering 1 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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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
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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