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King's Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and Bessygarth Well

8 ha

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

54.58465, -2.59021

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦28+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Robin
  • ✦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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Robin, Blackbird +25 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, Robin, Blackbird +25 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pleated Snowdrop, Dryopteris borreri, Wood Meadow-grass +118 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 71

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km

The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hoggs Lanebridleway · 639 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 639 mPath type: unclassified
Hoggs Lanebridleway · 53 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 53 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

White Horse, King's Meaburn

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

White Horse, King's Meaburn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Maulds Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and a mill raceHistoric site4.5 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds3 km→✦THE IMAGE GARDENHistoric site3.9 km→✦Kirkby Thore Roman Fort and Associated VicusHistoric site4.7 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.8 km→⛪St Lawrence's ChurchReligious grounds2.5 km→