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Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House

6 ha

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

53.44389, -1.62539

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Wren
  • ✦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
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Robin +79 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Robin +79 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Roesel's Bush-cricket, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Common Darter +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bog Asphodel, Round-leaved Sundew, Heath Spotted-orchid +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRegional walking route
Old Salt RoadWalking route
Named route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 9Walking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 627Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Named routeRef 627Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route200 m
Named routeRef 627Length 200 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Named routeRef 627Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route378 m
Named routeRef 627Length 378 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hurkling Edgebridleway · 1.8 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.8 kmSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Hurkling Edgebridleway · 58 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 58 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath east of Mortimer House

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath east of Mortimer House

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