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HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
54.48586, -0.85197
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vWalking
Esk Valley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef EVRegional walking route
Samaritan WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Three Ridings on FootWalking route▾
Named routeRef 3RRegional 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
🚴Cycling
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
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.
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route878 m▾
Named routeRef 165Length 878 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.9 km▾
Named routeRef 165Length 8.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km▾
Named routeRef 165Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🚵Mountain biking
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
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vMountain biking
Moors to SeaMountain bike route▾
Named route
🐴Horse riding
v1 public path nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
18 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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