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Dogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
55.37299, -2.90625
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Goldfinch
- ✦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
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Goldfinch
- ✦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 — Swallow, Goldfinch, Magpie +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Swallow, Goldfinch, Magpie +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Black Darter, Black-tailed Skimmer, Four-spotted Chaser +32 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Pyrenean Valerian, Tufted Hair-grass +270 more · last seen 2016
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Romans and Reivers RouteWalking route84 km
Named routeLength 84 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Vertish Hill LoopCycling route12 km
Named routeRef greenLength 12 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
RobertsonCycling route22 km
Named routeRef yellowLength 22 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Border LoopCycling route
Named routeRef BLRound tripRegional cycle route
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