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White Cross boundary marker known as Fat Betty on Danby Moor

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Curlew, Red Grouse (scotica), Golden Plover +68 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Green Hairstreak, Small Heath +51 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hare's-tail Cottongrass, Lousewort, Sneezewort +125 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named 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

White Cross (Fat Betty) on Rosedale Head (2)

White Cross (Fat Betty) on Rosedale Head (2)

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