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✦ Historic site
Weasel Hills prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system, hut circle and a funerary cairn, immediately north and north west of High Wath Ford
28 ha
Getting here
54.70919, -3.01526
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Varies65%Named cycling route nearby: Lakes & Dales Loop
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
1
1 named nearby
Named route
🚴
Cycling
6
6 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
7
7 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Route 6 · Cycling0
Cumbria Way · Walking118 km
Lakes & Dales Loop · Cycling0
Reivers' Route · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
2 nearby · Free · 347m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱The GreenUrban park3.2 km→🌱Parson's ParkUrban park4.9 km→⛪St Kentigern's ChurchReligious grounds5 km→✦Carrock End copper mine 230m and 490m south west of LinewathHistoric site1.3 km→✦Haltcliffe copper smelter and associated leat immediately east of High Wath FordHistoric site600 m→✦Round cairn 250m south east of High Wath FordHistoric site700 m→