White Cross wayside cross at the junction of the roads to Castleton and Commondale
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Getting here
54.48783, -0.95280
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Curlew
- ✦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
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Curlew
- ✦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 — Lapwing, Curlew, Red Grouse (scotica) +67 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Lapwing, Curlew, Red Grouse (scotica) +67 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Heath, Small White, Green-veined White +39 more · last seen 2021
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Cleveland WayWalking route
Esk Valley WalkWalking route
Samaritan WayWalking route
Three Ridings on FootWalking route
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
RCN Regional Route 54Cycling route
NCN National Route 168Cycling route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Alternative route of EV12 between Whitby and Brotton following national routes 165 and 168.
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Main RouteCycling route234 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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