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Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coal Tit and Jackdaw
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 250m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Coal Tit, Jackdaw, Goldfinch +53 more · last seen 2025

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Coal Tit, Jackdaw, Goldfinch +53 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Large White, 7-spot Ladybird, Small Tortoiseshell +57 more · last seen 2024

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Bluebell, Garlic Mustard, Common Field-speedwell +106 more · last seen 2017

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route

UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route189 m
Named routeRef 165Length 189 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route512 m
Named routeRef 165Length 512 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 165Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Packhorse Bridge, Aldbrough St John

Packhorse Bridge, Aldbrough St John

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