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Augill lead smelting mill, later iron roasting plant, associated reservoir, leats, flue and chimney and a Roman signal station immediately E of Augill Bridge

2 ha

📷 Gordon Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.52676, -2.28423

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Lapwing +63 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Lapwing +63 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Green-veined White +92 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Placynthium nigrum, Lathagrium fuscovirens, Pseudevernia furfuracea var. furfuracea +22 more · last seen 2014

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Herb-Paris, Early-purple Orchid +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 70Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route14.6 km
Named routeRef 70Length 14.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route757 m
Named routeRef 70Length 757 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route871 m
Named routeRef 70Length 871 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Augill Smelt Mill

📷 Gordon Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Augill Smelt Mill

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