Unenclosed settlement, four later prehistoric settlements and enclosure, field system and cairnfield on Ritto Hill, west and north west of Linhope
Plan your visit
Getting here
55.44292, -2.06612
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Chaffinch
- ✦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
- 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Chaffinch
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Chaffinch, Pheasant +86 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Chaffinch, Pheasant +86 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Green-veined White, Eristalis pertinax, Leucozona glaucia +54 more · last seen 2024
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Meadow Waxcap, Ballerina, Golden Waxcap +12 more · last seen 2016
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route10.2 km
🐴Horse riding
5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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