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The Irton Cross

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome

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 Swallow and Blackbird
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Blackbird, Robin +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST PAUL

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Roe Deer, Badger, Mole +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hydropsyche siltalai, Glossosoma boltoni, Silo pallipes +102 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Herb-Robert +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitehaven to SilecroftWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Eskdale TRailCycling route
Named routeRef ETRLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route299 m
Named routeRef 72Length 299 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route779 m
Named routeRef 72Length 779 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route217 m
Named routeRef 72Length 217 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Anglian Cross in Irton churchyard

Anglian Cross in Irton churchyard

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