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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Stock Dove
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Stock Dove, Pheasant +79 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Stock Dove, Pheasant +79 more · last seen 2025

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Common Darter, Red Admiral, Brown Hawker +43 more · last seen 2023

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Urban park — family destination

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Urban park — open green space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ripon Rowel WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Whinwath Lanepublic footpath · 2 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2 kmPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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