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Two Bronze Age settlements, associated field enclosures, small cairns, a cist and a propped stone on the south and western slopes of Leskernick Hill

21 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome21 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦41+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wheatear and Raven
  • 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 — Wheatear, Raven, Golden Plover +38 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wheatear, Raven, Golden Plover +38 more · last seen 2025; Grass moorland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Heath, Meadow Brown, Marsh Fritillary +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Woolly Fringe-moss, Cruet Collar-moss, White Earwort · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 3Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route497 m
Named routeRef 3Length 497 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

On the west slope of Leskernick Hill

On the west slope of Leskernick Hill

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