Getting here
54.32210, -1.94991
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Farm visits
Varies76%Zoo or animal collection nearby
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Herriot Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
6
1 named nearby · 5 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
3
3 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
4
4 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Route 71 · Cycling0
Herriot Way · Walking79.3 km
Yorkshire Dales Cycleway · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Scrogs Lane · bridleway
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸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
Bolton Castle Tea Room · 2m
🅿️
Parking
Castle Bolton · Paid · 85m
🚻
Toilets
59m away
🐄
Farm visit
75m away
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
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