Providence Mine
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.09084, -1.81918
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Jackdaw +71 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Jackdaw +71 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +65 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Tree-moss, Dotted Thyme-moss +27 more · last seen 2024
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Brown Mottlegill, Common Bonnet, Chanterelle +2 more · last seen 2020
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km
6 Dales TrailWalking route
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham RocksWalking route13.4 km
This circular walk takes you from dramatic moorland rock formations by the River Nidd to Pateley Bridge, returning via the Nidderdale Way, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route404 m
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km
🐴Horse riding
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km