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Scalesceugh Roman kilns

2 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦46+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Sand Martin and Mallard
  • 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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Sand Martin, Mallard, Blackbird +43 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Sand Martin, Mallard, Blackbird +43 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Greater Bulb-Fly, Marmalade Hoverfly +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Yellow Loosestrife, Herb-Robert +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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