🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
✦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
🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
✦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
9 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +76 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
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Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +76 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Free
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Early Bumblebee +47 more · last seen 2026; Upland hay meadow — wildflower-rich grassland invertebrates
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Heritage
Strong match
Free
Grade II* listed building: OLD GRAND STAND
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Dog walks
Strong match
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
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Foraging
Good match
Varies
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Castle WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Round Howe and Billy Bank Woods Trail, HudswellWalking route2.2 km▾
Explore the steep banks of the River Swale & rough pasture behind Round Howe. Wild flowers, hills, historic woodland, & views of Richmond. Open space for playing, places for riverside picnics & prime spots for skimming stones. Muddy in wet weather.
Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hudswell Woods TrailWalking route2.4 km▾
An attractive walk beside the river and along the top of the wood. Steep route with 230 steps.
Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:45-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Low and Billy Bank Woods trail, HudswellWalking route1.6 km▾
A moderate walk through the riverside woodland and alongside impressive valley-side crags.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route▾
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
Racecourse Roadpublic footpath · 305 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 305 mPath type: service
Bolton Waypublic footpath · 63 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 63 mPath type: residential
Magnolia Drivepublic footpath · 63 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 63 mPath type: residential
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Cycling
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding
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5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Westfieldsbridleway · 1.2 km▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.2 kmPath type: track
Cutpurse Lanebridleway · 91 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 91 mPath type: residential
