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Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Chaffinch +76 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Chaffinch +76 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Hawker, Pondskater, 7-spot Ladybird +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Greater Plantain, Redshank +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Red: (Open 15 June-15 Oct)Walking route
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Red: (Open 16 Oct-14 June)Walking route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Romano-British Settlement on Beanley Moor

Romano-British Settlement on Beanley Moor

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