Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, an associated field system and two round cairns 700m south west of Great Carrath
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.58633, -2.39343
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Wren
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Wren
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
9 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Wren, Stonechat +82 more · last seen 2025; Blanket bog — golden plover, curlew, dunlin and merlin
Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Wren, Stonechat +82 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser, Four-spotted Chaser · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)Walking route▾
Teesdale Way (Dufton to Middleton in Teesdale)Walking 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.
🚴Cycling
▾7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route▾
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route30 m▾
Main RouteCycling route282 m▾
Main RouteCycling route5 km▾
Main RouteCycling route51 m▾
🚵Mountain biking
▾2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km▾
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km▾
🐴Horse riding
▾3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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