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Holmslinn lead mine, 200m south east of Holmes

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • 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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +73 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +73 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Common Red Soldier Beetle +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Neat Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Heath Plait-moss +82 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Isaac's Tea TrailWalking route58 km
Named routeLength 58 kmRound tripRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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