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Colliery on Rudland Rigg, 825m north east of Bog House

64 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome64 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Curlew and Meadow Pipit
  • 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 — Curlew, Meadow Pipit, Lapwing +81 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Curlew, Meadow Pipit, Lapwing +81 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cotula alpina, Male-fern, Dandelion +55 more · last seen 2015

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harpocera thoracica, Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Banded Demoiselle +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef EVRegional walking route
Samaritan WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cocayne LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track on Rudland Rigg, Farndale

Track on Rudland Rigg, Farndale

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