Danby Rigg cairnfields, cross dykes, funerary monuments and associated features
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.44732, -0.90834
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Tawny Mining Bee, Tipula confusa, Hawthorn Shieldbug +6 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Samaritan Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route
Samaritan WayWalking route
Three Ridings on FootWalking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 165Cycling 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.
Main RouteCycling route234 m
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Main RouteCycling route878 m
Main RouteCycling route20 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Jack Sledge Roadbridleway · 1.6 km
Wildlife to spot
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