Plan your visit
Getting here
54.06721, -1.83418
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Way of the Roses Cycle Route
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v5 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Dales WayWalking route129 km▾
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km▾
6 Dales TrailWalking route▾
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km▾
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham RocksWalking route13.4 km▾
This circular walk takes you from dramatic moorland rock formations by the River Nidd to Pateley Bridge, returning via the Nidderdale Way, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Stripe Lanepublic footpath · 525 m▾
🚴Cycling
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route▾
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route▾
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route404 m▾
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km▾
About this historic site
old mine workings is an ancient historic site covering 84 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
Photos
17 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
17 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
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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