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Prehistoric hut circle settlement and cairnfield, three medieval settlements and associated field systems, and two shielings north of Crosbythwaite

23 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome23 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Wren
  • 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

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Robin +57 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Robin +57 more · last seen 2025; Grass moorland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Large Red Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Red Bog-moss, Large White-moss, Racomitrium heterostichum +213 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Eskdale TRailCycling route
Named routeRef ETRLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rough pasture by Crosbythwaite Bridge

Rough pasture by Crosbythwaite Bridge

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