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Northern Dale lead mines

22 ha

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome22 ha

Getting here

53.14079, -1.60084

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +74 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +74 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Pale Toadflax, Common Toadflax, Himalayan Balsam +19 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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6 signed routes nearby · 37 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km▾

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Limestone WayWalking route74 km▾

Castleton to Rocester

Named routeLength 74 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
High Peak TrailWalking route27 km▾
Named routeLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km▾
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 13Walking route16 km▾
Named routeLength 16 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
White Peak LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef 680National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km▾
Named routeRef 680Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface flexsurface
Main RouteCycling route852 m▾
Named routeRef 680Length 852 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 680Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface flexsurface
Main RouteCycling route336 m▾
Named routeRef 680Length 336 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
High Peak TrailMountain bike route27 km▾
Named routeRef High Peak TrailLength 27 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

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6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Wensley - Dale at east end

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Wensley - Dale at east end

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

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🌱Hall Leys ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Hall Leys ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Knowleston GardensUrban park3.3 km→🌱Memorial GardensUrban park3.5 km→🌱Lovers' WalksUrban park3.7 km→🌱Derwent GardensUrban park3.7 km→