Plan your visit
BirdsAncientWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
54.10852, -0.45093
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
- ✦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
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
- ✦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
Best for
6 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Robin +64 more · last seen 2025
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Robin +64 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Southern Hawker · last seen 2025
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
▾10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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▾Cycling
NCN National Route 166Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km▾
Named routeRef 166Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route535 m▾
Named routeRef 166Length 535 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km▾
Named routeRef 166Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Free entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Boythorpe settlement siteHistoric site2.9 km→✦Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terracesHistoric site4.8 km→✦Section of linear earthwork 200m north east of Pasture CottagesHistoric site4.1 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.9 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→🐄Farm ShopVisitor farm3.1 km→