Linscott Cross: a wayside cross on the north side of a minor road 280m north west of Howton Farm
Getting here
50.67076, -3.78307
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Siskin, Raven, Song Thrush +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Siskin, Raven, Song Thrush +59 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Violet Oil-beetle, Painted Lady +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Violet Oil-beetle, Painted Lady +39 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Fox-and-cubs, Heath Spotted-orchid, Garlic Mustard +15 more · last seen 2019; Plants — Fox-and-cubs, Heath Spotted-orchid, Garlic Mustard +15 more · last seen 2019
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Garlic Mustard, Hazel, Beech +2 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Two Moors WayWalking route
Dartmoor WayWalking route
Taw Teign LinkWalking route
Dunsford to Moretonhampstead TrailWalking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 28Cycling route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Wray Valley TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Main RouteCycling route17.1 km
Main RouteCycling route279 m
Wildlife to spot
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