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Ayton Banks alum works

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 Robin and Red Grouse (scotica)
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Red Grouse (scotica), Woodcock +66 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Red Grouse (scotica), Woodcock +66 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Beech Barkspot, Candlesnuff Fungus +231 more · last seen 2022

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Large White, Red Admiral +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell, Hyacinthoides +26 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cleveland StreetWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Walk GreenWalking route
Named route
Walk RedWalking route
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Walk WhiteWalking route
Named route
Tees LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
RCN Regional Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 168Cycling route
Named routeRef 168National Cycle Network
Guisborough LoopCycling route
Named routeRef GuisboroughLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route

Alternative route of EV12 between Whitby and Brotton following national routes 165 and 168.

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route
Guisborough Forest Red RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
Guisborough Forest Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
Forest Enterprise Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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