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Cairnfield 500m north east of Bumper Castle

20 ha

📷 Gordon Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome20 ha

Getting here

54.32766, -1.15029

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Red Grouse (scotica) and Curlew
  • ✦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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Red Grouse (scotica), Curlew, Lapwing +68 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Red Grouse (scotica), Curlew, Lapwing +68 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Duke of Burgundy, Peacock, Green Hairstreak +98 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rowan, Male-fern, Hard-fern +189 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cleveland WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route20.5 km
Named routeRef 656Length 20.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Paradise TrailMountain bike route28.5 km
Named routeLength 28.5 kmLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Grouse butts above Bumper Castle

📷 Gordon Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Grouse butts above Bumper Castle

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Cairnfield on the south west of Hawnby Moor including a round barrow and a standing stoneHistoric site2 km→✦Field system including over 300 clearance cairns and two hut circles at Iron HoweHistoric site3.4 km→✦Round barrow 180m south west of Sike HouseHistoric site1.4 km→✦Spout HouseHistoric site2.2 km→✦Group of round barrows on Bilsdale Moor 1/2 mile (800m) NW of Fangdale BeckHistoric site2.7 km→✦Round barrow 500m west of Bent SlackHistoric site3.3 km→