Getting here
54.64619, -2.54883
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Teal +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Teal +75 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee +4 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee +4 more · last seen 2025
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 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.
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.
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route451 m
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km
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