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CLEATOP PARK

14 ha

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

54.04652, -2.27707

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 4 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
A Pennine JourneyWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 398kmRegional walking route
Craven Lime Works Trail (Southern Loop)Walking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal 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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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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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1 public path nearby

Public paths
Lodge Roadbridleway · 620 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 620 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Poles below Cleatop Park Wood

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Poles below Cleatop Park Wood

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millennium GardenUrban park2.5 km→🌱Maypole GreenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Maypole GreenUrban park3.3 km→⚽North Ribblesdale Rugby Union Football ClubPlaying field2.1 km→🌱HarrisonUrban park2.8 km→🌱Village GreenUrban park3.8 km→