Multivallate enclosure 550yds (500m) W of Norton Mills
3 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome3 ha
Getting here
53.63673, -1.19196
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
8 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +71 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +71 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Creeping Feather-moss, Honesty, Green Alkanet +19 more · last seen 2022
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Wakefield WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Norton Mill lane off Spittlerush Lane
Photos
Norton Mill lane off Spittlerush Lane
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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