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Lead mines and smeltmills at Moulds Side west of Langthwaite

80 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome80 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Lapwing
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Lapwing, Curlew +79 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Lapwing, Curlew +79 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hydropsyche siltalai, Cantharis cryptica, Green-veined White +19 more · last seen 2025; Calcareous grassland — rare invertebrates and orchids

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Featherwort, Common Tamarisk-moss, Broom Fork-moss +137 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 31 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (Shap to Richmond)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
Herriot WayWalking route79.3 km
Named routeRef HWLength 79.3 kmRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 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
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 70Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route13.2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 13.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

19 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old lead mine tip, Arkengarthdale mines

Old lead mine tip, Arkengarthdale mines

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