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Linton churchyard cross and sundial

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Jackdaw
  • 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
Parking· PaidToilets

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull +84 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Oystercatcher, Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull +84 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Silky Wall Feather-moss, Wall Scalewort, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +44 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Dales High WayWalking route145 km

Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway

Named routeLength 145 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km

The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Linton Fallspublic footpath · 69 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Linton Fallspublic footpath · 3 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 3 mSurface asphaltPath type: steps
Linton Fallspublic footpath · 12 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 12 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route569 m
Named routeRef 688Length 569 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route379 m
Named routeRef 688Length 379 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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