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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Curlew 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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Curlew, Lapwing, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Blanket bog — golden plover, curlew, dunlin and merlin

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Curlew, Lapwing, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Blanket bog priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue, Dark Green Fritillary, Small Heath +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rock Pocket-moss, Palustriella falcata, Fern-leaved Hook-moss +188 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Yockenthwaite to Cray walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route9.6 km

This moderate circular trail heads up across the hillside and over glaciated valleys, visiting villages and offering views across the Yorkshire Dales. It also offers the chance to spot a variety of local wildlife, including birds, bats, and butterflies.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:00-03:00Round tripLocal 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
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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
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Starbotton Roadbridleway · 595 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 595 mSurface grassPath type: track
Starbotton Roadbridleway · 2.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 2.3 kmSurface grassPath type: bridleway
Starbotton Cam Roadbridleway · 1.7 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.7 kmSurface rockPath type: track
Starbotton Fell Roadbridleway · 844 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 844 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

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