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Cairnfield including ring cairn and cup and ring marked rocks 500m north west of Snook Bank

10 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Wren
  • 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 — Chaffinch, Wren, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2023

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Wren, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Sicus ferrugineus, 7-spot Ladybird, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +13 more · last seen 2021

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Cup Lichen · last seen 2013

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heath Spotted-orchid, Lesser Twayblade, Chickweed Wintergreen +7 more · last seen 2022

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Nelly's Moss Lakes Walk, Cragside EstateWalking route2.4 km

Discover 2 of Cragside's historic lakes, originally engineered by Lord Armstrong as part of a pioneering Victorian hydro-electricity system, on this easy, level circular. Keep an eye out for frogs crossing the path & herons dipping their feet in the water

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View towards Snook Bank from Cup & Ring marked outcrop

View towards Snook Bank from Cup & Ring marked outcrop

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