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Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, two associated enclosures and three cairns, 170m west of confluence of Swindale Beck and Hilton Beck

1 ha

📷 David Brown · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsFungi
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.58768, -2.38706

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Stonechat, Wren +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Stonechat, Wren +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Porpidia tuberculosa, Cladonia pocillum, Lecanora polytropa +30 more · last seen 2014; Fungi — Porpidia tuberculosa, Cladonia pocillum, Lecanora polytropa +30 more · last seen 2014

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Philopotamus montanus, Tinodes dives, Agapetus fuscipes +20 more · last seen 2020; Insects — Philopotamus montanus, Tinodes dives, Agapetus fuscipes +20 more · last seen 2020

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ryegrass, Downy Veilwort · last seen 2017; Plants — Ryegrass, Downy Veilwort · last seen 2017

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Teesdale Way (Dufton to Middleton in Teesdale)Walking route
Named routeRegional 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

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5 km
Named routeRef 68Length 5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route51 m
Named routeRef 68Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Named routeRef 68Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km
Named routeLength 123.9 kmNational Cycle Network
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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

The new bridge across Hilton Beck in Scordale

📷 David Brown · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The new bridge across Hilton Beck in Scordale

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Scordale lead minesHistoric site1.3 km→✦Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, an associated field system and two round cairns 700m south west of Great CarrathHistoric site400 m→✦Swindale Brow prehistoric hut circle settlement, two enclosures and three round cairns, 280m SE of confluence of Swindale Beck and Hilton BeckHistoric site400 m→✦Swindale Beck prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, associated field system, four ring cairns, a round cairn and three hut platformsHistoric site1.9 km→⛳Appleby Golf ClubGolf course3.9 km→✦Burton medieval village, associated open field system, fishpond and moated fishpond complex, and early post-medieval village and associated field systemHistoric site2.9 km→

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