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Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.64237, -4.49802

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3 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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

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18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 327Cycling route▾
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Main RouteCycling route2.1 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Main RouteCycling route216 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 216 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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7 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

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Cross on Laneast Downs

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cross on Laneast Downs

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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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