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GILLING CASTLE

✦ Ancient woodland447 ha

Plan your visit

HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome447 ha

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3 activities

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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby · 53 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5.9 km
Named routeRef 656Length 5.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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The Avenue, Gilling Castle estate

The Avenue, Gilling Castle estate

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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