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Medieval and post-medieval tin and copper mines with medieval field system on the middle and lower northern slopes of Caradon Hill

61 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome61 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
  • 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 — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Chaffinch +61 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Chaffinch +61 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Gorse Shieldbug, Common Darter, Scathophaga stercoraria +3 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 public paths nearby

Public paths
Grasmere Lanepublic footpath · 93 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 93 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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