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Cairnfield and associated remains, 250m south east of Bragg House, Barningham Moor

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
  • 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 — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +89 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +89 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Adelges laricis, Nemoura avicularis +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route

UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.

Named routeRegional walking route
Alternatives in Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route7 km
Named routeRef 165Length 7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

11 public paths nearby

Public paths
Low Lanebyway open to all traffic · 1.7 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.7 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Beck, Ford, Footbridge and Aqueduct,  Barningham Moor

Beck, Ford, Footbridge and Aqueduct, Barningham Moor

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