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Getting here
54.23473, -1.34338
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕The Pantry — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕The Pantry — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +66 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +66 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +35 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Winter Aconite +166 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Swale WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
36 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Route 71Cycling route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Thirsk Station Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Main RouteCycling route379 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Paradise TrailMountain bike route28.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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