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Outerside Rig Hillfort

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Chaffinch
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Chaffinch, Meadow Pipit +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Oystercatcher, Chaffinch, Meadow Pipit +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Deergrass, Round-leaved Sundew +32 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhagium bifasciatum, Silver-ground Carpet, Common Heath +2 more · last seen 2024

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Romans and Reivers RouteWalking route84 km
Named routeLength 84 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
RobertsonCycling route22 km
Named routeRef yellowLength 22 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Border LoopCycling route
Named routeRef BLRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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