Copper mine and medieval ridge and furrow north, north west and east of St Michael and All Angels Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.44628, -1.64105
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and Wigeon
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and Wigeon
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Wigeon, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Wigeon, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White +34 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Snowdrop, White Butterbur, Field Forget-me-not +124 more · last seen 2017
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route
UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Wildlife to spot
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