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old lead mine workings

27 ha

📷 Matthew Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

54.07069, -1.82287

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Meadow Pipit, Jackdaw +59 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Meadow Pipit, Jackdaw +59 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Common Blue +68 more · last seen 2024; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tree-moss, Fern-leaved Hook-moss, Common Haircap +80 more · last seen 2022

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Way of the Roses Cycle Route

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRound tripRegional walking route
6 Dales TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham RocksWalking route13.4 km

This circular walk takes you from dramatic moorland rock formations by the River Nidd to Pateley Bridge, returning via the Nidderdale Way, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Named routeLength 13.4 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Stripe Lanepublic footpath · 525 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 525 mPath type: track
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route404 m
Named routeRef 688Length 404 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km
Named routeRef 688Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old Lead Mines at Duck Street

📷 Matthew Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Old Lead Mines at Duck Street

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🌱The Recreation GroundUrban park4.2 km→✦old mine workingsHistoric site4.2 km→✦old mine workingsHistoric site800 m→✦old mine workingsHistoric site1.9 km→✦North Rakes MinesHistoric site2.3 km→✦War MemorialHistoric site4.3 km→