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Tractor Turning Circle

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📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.59554, -1.84246

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lesser Black-backed Gull and Canada Goose
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 201m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

3 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Tufted Duck +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Tufted Duck +81 more · last seen 2025

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Wildlife

Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Tufted Duck +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Tufted Duck +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 7Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 6Walking route13.7 km
Named routeLength 13.7 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 5Walking route17 km
Named routeLength 17 kmRegional walking route
Station Roadpublic footpath · 50 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 50 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route964 m
Named routeRef 68Length 964 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route771 m
Named routeRef 68Length 771 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route463 m
Named routeRef 68Length 463 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route43 m
Named routeRef 68Length 43 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Former tractor test track

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Former tractor test track

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Old People's ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Old People's ParkUrban park3.4 km→✦BEAUMONT PARKHistoric site3.9 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Holmeside Memorial GardenUrban park4.7 km→

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