Getting here
54.00913, -1.88804
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Heron, Mallard, Oystercatcher +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Heron, Mallard, Oystercatcher +76 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Great Scented Liverwort, Heath Star Moss, Yellow Fringe-moss +14 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Cheilosia illustrata, Leucozona glaucia, Helophilus pendulus +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Cheilosia illustrata, Leucozona glaucia, Helophilus pendulus +8 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Strid Wood Natural Trail - Red TrailWalking route
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.
🚴Cycling
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route569 m
Main RouteCycling route379 m
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
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