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Well Green

📷 Oliver Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.51361, -2.49376

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 53m away

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Carrion Crow +52 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Carrion Crow +52 more · last seen 2025

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Small Skipper, Polycentropus flavomaculatus +11 more · last seen 2021

Cycling

Good match

Varies

Named cycling route nearby: Pennine Cycleway

Hiking

Good match

Free

Named hiking route nearby: Dales High Way; Named hiking route nearby: Dales High Way

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Coast to Coast Walk (Shap to Richmond)Walking route▾
Named routeRef C2CRegional 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.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Pennine CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.8 km▾
Named routeRef 70Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.9 km▾
Named routeRef 68Length 5.9 kmNational 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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3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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The Barn at Well Green

📷 Oliver Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Barn at Well Green

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · Free · 53m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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