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Burton medieval village, associated open field system, fishpond and moated fishpond complex, and early post-medieval village and associated field system

11 ha

📷 Gerald Davison · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

54.56214, -2.39731

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Stonechat
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Stonechat, Wren +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Stonechat, Wren +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyacophila dorsalis, Agapetus fuscipes, Large Red Damselfly +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ryegrass · last seen 2017

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

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

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 68Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route282 m
Named routeRef 68Length 282 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route542 m
Named routeRef 68Length 542 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Road in Warcop Firing Range

📷 Gerald Davison · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Road in Warcop Firing Range

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Scordale lead minesHistoric site4.1 km→✦Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, an associated field system and two round cairns 700m south west of Great CarrathHistoric site2.7 km→✦Swindale Brow prehistoric hut circle settlement, two enclosures and three round cairns, 280m SE of confluence of Swindale Beck and Hilton BeckHistoric site3 km→✦Swindale Beck prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, associated field system, four ring cairns, a round cairn and three hut platformsHistoric site3.1 km→✦Warcop Old BridgeHistoric site3.5 km→⛳Appleby Golf ClubGolf course3 km→