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Public accessDogs welcome111 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Chaffinch
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Chaffinch, Goldfinch +73 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Chaffinch, Goldfinch +73 more · last seen 2025; Upland calcareous grassland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Scotch Argus, Small Heath, Green-veined White +48 more · last seen 2025; Calcareous grassland — rare invertebrates and orchids

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bank Haircap, Glittering Wood-moss, Bog Groove-moss +109 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper WharfdaleWalking route15.9 km

Circular, strenuous, hilly walk climbing rocky terraces & stiles to Old Cote Moor summit. Views across the Dales. Along the River Wharfe otters & kingfishers can be seen. Dogs welcome under close control. Potential livestock & ground nesting birds.

Named routeLength 15.9 kmDuration 03:40Round tripLocal walking route
Buckden To Kettlewell walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route6.4 km

An easy, flat, linear, well-signed route that follows the River Wharfe as it winds its way through fields and farmland & between historic dry-stone walls. Look out for kingfishers, trout & other wildlife. Dogs are welcome & should be kept under control.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional 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
Buckden to Starbotton Hillside and River Walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route8 km

A moderate fellside circular with steep ascent & descents and views of the Wharfe valley. Encounter stepping-stones, a strenuous section along the centenary path & huge Wellingtonia trees. Return along the riverside & keep dogs on leads near livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Highgate Leys Lanepublic footpath · 2 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2 kmPath type: track
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Heading north towards Kettlewell

Heading north towards Kettlewell

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