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Wayside cross known as Old Ralph on Ledging Hill, Westerdale Moor

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📷 Milestone Society · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.40893, -0.96280

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Curlew and Red Grouse (scotica)
  • ✦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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Curlew, Red Grouse (scotica), Golden Plover +68 more · last seen 2025; Blanket bog — golden plover, curlew, dunlin and merlin

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Curlew, Red Grouse (scotica), Golden Plover +68 more · last seen 2025; Blanket bog priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Hairstreak, Peacock, Small Heath +37 more · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: OLD RALPH CROSS; Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hare's-tail Cottongrass, Claw-lobed Dandelion, Autumn Hawkweed +130 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef EVRegional walking route
Samaritan WayWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cocayne LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old Wayside Cross on Ledging Hill, Blakey Ridge, Westerdale Parish

📷 Milestone Society · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Old Wayside Cross on Ledging Hill, Blakey Ridge, Westerdale Parish

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