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Small multivallate hillfort and tower mill on Shackleton Beacon Hill

1 ha

📷 Peter Bainbridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.60434, -1.64629

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
  • ✦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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Sericostoma personatum, Hydropsyche pellucidula, Hydropsyche siltalai +28 more · last seen 2019; Insects — Sericostoma personatum, Hydropsyche pellucidula, Hydropsyche siltalai +28 more · last seen 2019

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of Life - Gainford to EscombWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Locomotion & Historic ShildonWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Locomotion WayCycling route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 715Cycling route

Walney to Wear (via Bishop Auckland)

Named routeRef 715National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route60 m
Named routeRef 715Length 60 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route29 m
Named routeRef 715Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route110 m
Named routeRef 715Length 110 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route37 m
Named routeRef 715Length 37 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Red House Lanebridleway · 817 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 817 mSurface dirtPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Shackleton Beacon Hill from the A6072 Shildon By Pass

📷 Peter Bainbridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Shackleton Beacon Hill from the A6072 Shildon By Pass

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Recreation GroundUrban park2.9 km→🦉BYERLEYNature reserve3.8 km→🌱East GreenUrban park2.3 km→🌱Shildon Recreation GroundUrban park2.8 km→🌱West ParkUrban park4.2 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→

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