Roman period native settlements and field system, hut circle, bloomeries, lead smelting site and charcoal pits immediately south east of East Force Garth
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.65173, -2.19042
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
- ✦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
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Great Tit +80 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Great Tit +80 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Red Admiral, Peacock, Ringlet +68 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Melancholy Thistle, Raspberry, Wood Crane's-bill +78 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm); Named hiking route nearby: Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)Walking route
Teesdale Way (Dufton to Middleton in Teesdale)Walking route
Low Force GeotrailWalking route4 km
High Force GeotrailWalking route6.5 km
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route
The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km