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✦ Historic site
Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm
1 ha
Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
54.16517, -1.13696
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: Foss Walk
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v1 signed route nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Foss WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Brierham Lanepublic footpath · 346 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 346 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Brierham Lanepublic footpath · 135 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 135 mSurface dirtPath type: track
🚴Cycling
v28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route▾
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route▾
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route326 m▾
Named routeRef 65Length 326 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
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 accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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