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Townend Park

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.81969, -0.49517

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Jackdaw
  • 🐕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 — Pheasant, Jackdaw, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Pheasant, Jackdaw, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2026

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Cycling

Good match

Varies

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 164 (south)

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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4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Yorkshire Wolds WayWalking route127 km▾
Named routeLength 127 kmNational walking route
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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74 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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1 public path nearby

Public paths
Risby Lanebridleway · 909 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 909 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Saunders Lane, Walkington

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Saunders Lane, Walkington

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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