Prehistoric rock art, 92m south west of Buttony
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Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🌳Ancient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
55.57301, -1.97411
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
Best for
7 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer +76 more · last seen 2023
Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer +76 more · last seen 2023; Ancient woodland
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Silo pallipes, Hydropsyche instabilis +16 more · last seen 2025
🍂Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Canadian Waterweed +4 more · last seen 2021
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Saint Cuthbert's Way (Kirk Yetholm to Lindisfarne)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km▾
Named routeRef 68Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route210 m▾
Named routeRef 68Length 210 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 68Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route633 m▾
Named routeRef 68Length 633 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km▾
Named routeRef 68Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Cup & Ring marked rock, Buttony
Photos
Cup & Ring marked rock, Buttony
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Weather for this location
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2019
2019
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Field Maple
Acer campestre2020
Acer campestre2020
Bush VetchVicia sepium2020Bush VetchVicia sepium2020Ground-ivyGlechoma hederacea2020Ground-ivyGlechoma hederacea2020Events & activities nearby
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