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Walkington Park

18 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Getting here

53.81304, -0.48367

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pheasant
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Pheasant, Common Gull +69 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Pheasant, Common Gull +69 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Foraging

Good match

Varies

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Urban park — family destination

Insect spotting

Good match

Free

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Minster WayWalking route80 km▾
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
Wilberforce WayWalking route97 km▾
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
High Hunsley CircuitWalking route39 km▾
Named routeLength 39 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

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85 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route▾

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 164 (south)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 164National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Humber to TeesCycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

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3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Risby Lanebridleway · 909 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 909 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Park Lanebridleway · 936 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 936 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway
Park Lanebridleway · 435 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 435 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

20 photos from nearby open sources

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Park Farm, Walkington

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Park Farm, Walkington

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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