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Castercliff small multivallate hillfort

3 ha

📷 Kevin Rushton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.84167, -2.17648

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
  • ✦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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Jackdaw +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Jackdaw +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Smooth Sow-thistle, Wild Strawberry, Lesser Celandine +13 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Smooth Sow-thistle, Wild Strawberry, Lesser Celandine +13 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 68

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 44 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bronte WayWalking route71 km
Named routeLength 71 kmRegional walking route
Pendle WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Burnley WayWalking route
Named routeRef BuWRegional walking route
Brun Valley GreenwayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

60 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Route 68Cycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Pendle Water BridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route50 m
Named routeRef 68Length 50 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route207 m
Named routeLength 207 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Castercliff Camp Hillfort

📷 Kevin Rushton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Castercliff Camp Hillfort

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🌱Alkincoats ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Barrowford ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Marsden ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Knotts Lane Community GardenUrban park1.1 km→🌱Millenium GreenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Hodge HouseUrban park2.1 km→

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