Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
54.06672, -0.69008
Best for
4 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
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Yorkshire Wolds Way
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Centenary WayWalking route134 km▾
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Yorkshire Wolds WayWalking route127 km▾
Named routeLength 127 kmNational walking route
Chalkland WayWalking route59 km▾
Named routeRef N28Length 59 kmRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
NCN National Route 166Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 167Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 167National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route332 m▾
Named routeRef 166Length 332 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route623 m▾
Named routeRef 167Length 623 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Church of St Martin is an ancient historic site covering 0 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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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 access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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