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Prehistoric settlement, funerary and agricultural remains, 650m south of South Monkridge Bridge

35 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome35 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Blue Tit
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2024; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swallow, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2024; Grass moorland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers; Insects — Common Carder Bee · last seen 2021

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Canadian Waterweed, Papillose Bog-moss, Bog Stitchwort +10 more · last seen 2018

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
St Cuthbert's Three Church TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 68Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 68Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route122 m
Named routeRef 68Length 122 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.6 km
Named routeRef 68Length 5.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route202 m
Named routeRef 68Length 202 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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