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Hollins Mine and Bank Top iron calcining kilns

14 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 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 Lapwing 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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Wren, Meadow Pipit +70 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Wren, Meadow Pipit +70 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef EVRegional walking route
Samaritan WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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