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Augustinian nunnery known as Moxby Priory including mill and post Dissolution garden features

2 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

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 Blackbird and Carrion Crow
  • 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 — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Marmalade Hoverfly +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Cleavers, Common Nettle +100 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Golden Bootleg, Lurid Bolete, Shaggy Inkcap · last seen 2022

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Field  Drain  Near  Moxby  Priory  Farm

Field Drain Near Moxby Priory Farm

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