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A 17th century park lodge known as Dobpark Lodge in Dob Park, near Otley

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pied Flycatcher and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Pied Flycatcher, Blackbird, Blue Tit +82 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Pied Flycatcher, Blackbird, Blue Tit +82 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Red-green Carpet, Pink-barred Sallow +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Heath Star Moss, Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme +131 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bradford Millennium WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
6 Dales TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Dales Way LinkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Dales Way - Harrogate Link PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Swinsty Cycle routeMountain bike route
Named route
Warren Boulder TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Red LoopMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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