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Late prehistoric ditched, scarp-edge settlement 400m south-south-west of East Mellwaters farmhouse

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Pheasant
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Pheasant, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Pheasant, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rowan, Marsh Thistle, White Clover +117 more · last seen 2022

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

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pennine Way (Tan Hill to Middleton in Teesdale)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way - Bowes LoopWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route237 m
Named routeRef 70Length 237 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Named routeRef 70Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 70Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route661 m
Named routeRef 70Length 661 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

11 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sleightholme Beck by East Mellwaters

Sleightholme Beck by East Mellwaters

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