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19th century zinc spelter works and 20th century fume works at Tindale and the Great Battery - part of Lord Carlisle's rail system, 290m SW of Riggfoot Farm

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Mallard
  • 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

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Mallard, Canada Goose +94 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Mallard, Canada Goose +94 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Common Hawker, Common Blue Damselfly +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Heath Spotted-orchid, Water Horsetail +7 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tarn Beck and the former site of Tindale Spelter and Fume Works

Tarn Beck and the former site of Tindale Spelter and Fume Works

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