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✦ Historic site
Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church
2 ha
Getting here
54.09501, -0.62093
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 166
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
4
3 named nearby · 1 public path
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
16
16 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
2
2 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
NCN National Route 166 · Cycling0
Centenary Way · Walking134 km
Yorkshire Wolds Way · Walking127 km
Chalkland Way · Walking59 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Johnny Sides Bridleway · bridleway
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 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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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦SLEDMERE HOUSEHistoric site4.7 km→✦Two round barrows at Settrington High BarnHistoric site4.7 km→✦Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terracesHistoric site3.5 km→✦Thirkleby medieval settlement adjacent to Thirkleby ManorHistoric site2.1 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4 km→✦Duggleby Howe round barrow, interrupted ditch enclosure and ring ditchesHistoric site2.3 km→