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CLEATOP PARK

14 ha

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

54.04652, -2.27707

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Carrion Crow, Robin +56 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Wren, Carrion Crow, Robin +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
Settle LoopWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Dales High WayWalking route145 km

Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway

Named routeLength 145 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
A Pennine JourneyWalking route
Named routeListed length 398kmRegional walking route
Craven Lime Works Trail (Southern Loop)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route530 m
Named routeRef 68Length 530 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route240 m
Named routeRef 68Length 240 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Lodge Roadbridleway · 620 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 620 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Poles below Cleatop Park Wood

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Poles below Cleatop Park Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millennium GardenUrban park2.5 km→🌱Maypole GreenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Maypole GreenUrban park3.3 km→⚽North Ribblesdale Rugby Union Football ClubPlaying field2.1 km→🌱HarrisonUrban park2.8 km→🌱Village GreenUrban park3.8 km→