Melkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe Hall
Getting here
54.62044, -2.69041
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Birch Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird, Hydroptila sparsa +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Birch Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird, Hydroptila sparsa +8 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Sweet Cicely · last seen 2025; Plants — Sweet Cicely · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle LoopWalking route
Eamont WayWalking 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
22 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Main RouteCycling route962 m
Main RouteCycling route26 m
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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