Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk
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**Please be advised that currently Holdforth Bridge is temporarily closed**
Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops. A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.
Distance: 11.7 km / 7.3 Miles
Postcode: TS21 4AD (nearest)
Grid Ref: NZ 36417 32149
Points of interest along the way include:
Durham Argus Butterfly -The disused Bishop Middleham Quarry is a breeding site for the Durham argus butterfly, a local race of the brown argus food only in the northeast of England.
Red Helleborine - Bishop Middleham Quarry also holds one of he largest British populations of the dark red helleborine. Epipactis atrorubens; a survey in 2010 found nearly 1700 flowering spikes of this nationally rare species.
Fishburn Airfield - This airfield was named 'Airfield of the year' by aviation magazine Flyer in 2004 for its welcoming atmosphere and bacon butties!
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Discover Brightwater, DurhamThe Discover Brightwater Landscape Project is a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project that aims to reveal, restore and celebrate the heritage of the Brightwater area. This includes its built, natural and cultural heritage.
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