Round barrows and entrenchments on Egton High Moor
1 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife✦Heritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
54.42018, -0.80390
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Lapwing
- ✦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
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Lapwing
- ✦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Lapwing, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Free
Birds — Wren, Lapwing, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Angle Shades, November Moth agg., Large Yellow Underwing +67 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Waved Silk-moss, Mamillate Plait-moss, Wood Bristle-moss +27 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef EVRegional walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route▾
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
The Inn WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Goathland to Grosmont Rail TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
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.
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km▾
Named routeRef 165Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route597 m▾
Named routeRef 165Length 597 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.9 km▾
Named routeRef 165Length 8.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route▾
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Cattle grid, Egton High Moor
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