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HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
54.49550, -1.00037
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
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
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Samaritan Way
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v7 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Cleveland StreetWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Tees LinkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Cleveland WayWalking route▾
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Cleveland WayWalking route▾
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef EVRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v42 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
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 route647 m▾
Named routeRef 168Length 647 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🚵Mountain biking
v3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
vMountain biking
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
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 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
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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