🐦34+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Whooper Swan and Mute Swan
☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
☕Bolton Community Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦34+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Whooper Swan and Mute Swan
☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
☕Bolton Community Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
☕Café🛝Playground
Best for
7 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Whooper Swan, Mute Swan, Lapwing +31 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Whooper Swan, Mute Swan, Lapwing +31 more · last seen 2025
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, café
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, café
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Sitophilus, Hydroptila vectis +10 more · last seen 2026
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Teesdale Way (Dufton to Middleton in Teesdale)Walking 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
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
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km▾
Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.
Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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29 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.1 km▾
Named routeLength 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking
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2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km▾
Named routeLength 172.2 km
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km▾
Named routeLength 123.9 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
