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

1 ha

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.50556, -2.05174

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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

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sleightholme Beck by East Mellwaters

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