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old coal mine workings

14 ha
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Lesser Black-backed Gull
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Small Heath +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Small Heath +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Upright Screw-moss · last seen 2025; Plants — Upright Screw-moss · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Dales High WayWalking route145 km

Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway

Named routeLength 145 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking 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.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Malham Tarn Archaeology walk, MalhamWalking route8.8 km

Uncover the history of Malham Moor on this archaeology trail. Explore this area of ancient limestone pastures, upland hill farms & Malham Tarn, & discover archaeological remains in a landscape which has been used by man since the Mesolithic era.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 688Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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