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Field system including over 300 clearance cairns and two hut circles at Iron Howe

12 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Pied Flycatcher
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Pied Flycatcher, Redstart +70 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swallow, Pied Flycatcher, Redstart +70 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Betony, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Slender St John's-wort +98 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cleveland WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 65Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route66 m
Named routeRef 65Length 66 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route100 m
Named routeRef 65Length 100 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Main RouteCycling route387 m
Named routeRef 65Length 387 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Paradise TrailMountain bike route28.5 km
Named routeLength 28.5 kmLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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