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Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone

3 ha

📷 Gordon Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

54.30567, -1.23033

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Wren
  • ✦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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Pheasant +72 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Pheasant +72 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Peacock, Ringlet +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cleveland WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 65Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route11 m
Named routeRef 65Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Fort TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Paradise TrailMountain bike route28.5 km
Named routeLength 28.5 kmLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old boundary stone, Little Moor

📷 Gordon Hatton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Old boundary stone, Little Moor

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker FarmHistoric site4.1 km→✦Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House FarmHistoric site4.4 km→✦Section of the Cleave Dyke system known as the Kepwick Dyke on Arden Little MoorHistoric site800 m→✦Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little MoorHistoric site900 m→✦Round barrow 250m north of Thorodale WoodHistoric site1.5 km→✦Two round barrows east of Wild Middle GillHistoric site1.7 km→