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Wheeldale Roman Road

68 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome68 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Red Grouse (scotica)
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Red Grouse (scotica), Meadow Pipit +74 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Red Grouse (scotica), Meadow Pipit +74 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Large Red Damselfly, Keeled Skimmer +93 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cross-leaved Heath, Tormentil, Heather +36 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Centenary WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Goathland to Grosmont Rail TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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Wheeldale Roman Road near Goathland

Wheeldale Roman Road near Goathland

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