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Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields

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Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Great Tit
  • 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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Great Tit, Raven +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Great Tit, Raven +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Dark-edged Bee-fly +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Ballerina, Shaggy Parasol, Conical Brittlestem +2 more · last seen 2020

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Rosebay Willowherb, Common Restharrow +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route C2CCycling route

C2C off-road sections - no longer NCN

Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route12.9 km
Named routeRef 7Length 12.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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