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Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor

0 ha

📷 Graham Horn · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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HeritageBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.42297, -3.88783

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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

5 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Bird watching

Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Two Moors Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 272Cycling route
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
Forder LaneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route496 m
Named routeRef 2Length 496 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Spurrell's Cross

📷 Graham Horn · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Spurrell's Cross

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱South Dartmoor Leisure CentreUrban park4.6 km→🌱Filham ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Sanderspool Cross Recreation AreaUrban park4.1 km→⛪St PeterReligious grounds4.5 km→✦Stone RowHistoric site400 m→🌱South Brent AllotmentsUrban park3.8 km→

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