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Historic site

Great Ayton Moor cairn cemetery and earthworks

✦ Ancient woodland43 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 ha

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Cleveland Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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9 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cleveland StreetWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Walk GreenWalking route
Named route
Walk RedWalking route
Named route
Walk WhiteWalking route
Named route
Tees LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

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42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
RCN Regional Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 168Cycling route
Named routeRef 168National Cycle Network
Guisborough LoopCycling route
Named routeRef GuisboroughLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route

Alternative route of EV12 between Whitby and Brotton following national routes 165 and 168.

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route
Guisborough Forest Red RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
Guisborough Forest Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
Forest Enterprise Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

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4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Chambered Cairn, Great Ayton Moor

Chambered Cairn, Great Ayton Moor

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸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
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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