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Roman camp north west of Balmer's Farm

14 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsFungiWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
  • 🍄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
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Starling +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Torth Felen, Stump Puffball, Deer Shield +262 more · last seen 2021

Varies

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Starling +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

33 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 7Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gateway to field on west side of A6 at Balmer's Bridge

Gateway to field on west side of A6 at Balmer's Bridge

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