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Historic site

Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha

Getting here

53.44389, -1.62539

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8

4 named nearby · 4 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

7

7 named nearby

Named route
🐴

Horse riding

3

3 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Sheffield Local Cycle Network · Cycling0
Sheffield Country Walk · Walking85 km
Old Salt Road · Walking0
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 9 · Walking14.5 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Hurkling Edge · bridleway
Hurkling Edge · bridleway

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath east of Mortimer House

Footpath east of Mortimer House

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

2 nearby · Free · 251m

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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