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'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

Getting here

55.16504, -2.15627

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2 activities

Heritage

Free76%

Historic site

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5

1 named nearby · 4 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

10

10 named nearby

Named route
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Horse riding

4

4 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Pennine Cycleway · Cycling0
Reivers' Route · Cycling0
St Cuthbert's Three Church Trail · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

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Roman rock carving: 'Robin of Risingham'

Roman rock carving: 'Robin of Risingham'

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 375m

✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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