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Historic site

Motte and Bailey castle and site of a bishops' palace

✦ Ancient woodland4 ha

Plan your visit

PlayHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Best for

5 activities

Playgrounds

Strong match

playground, café, parking

Free

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Moderate match

Named cycling route nearby: Brompton - Northallerton

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
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Cycling

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24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Brompton - NorthallertonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Broomfield - Stone CrossCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 71Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route103 m
Named routeRef 71Length 103 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths
Springwell Lanebridleway · 419 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 419 mSurface gravelPath type: track

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Former chapel, Northallerton cemetery

Former chapel, Northallerton cemetery

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸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

Facilities

Café

Costa · 259m

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Parking

Applegarth Long Stay Car Park · Paid · 166m

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Picnic spot

3 · 180m away

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Playground

217m away

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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