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old mine workings

1 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.06797, -1.87205

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wheatear and Lapwing
  • ✦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
Parking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wheatear, Lapwing, Meadow Pipit +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wheatear, Lapwing, Meadow Pipit +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Green-veined White, Small Heath +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Flat-topped Bog-moss, Common Haircap, Glittering Wood-moss +152 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRound tripRegional 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
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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 route569 m
Named routeRef 688Length 569 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 688Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km
Named routeRef 688Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

B6265 towards Pateley Bridge

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

B6265 towards Pateley Bridge

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