South Cowton deserted medieval village, immediately south west of Cowton Castle
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.41466, -1.54932
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blue Tit
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blue Tit
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
9 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Blue Tit, Reed Bunting +79 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wren, Blue Tit, Reed Bunting +79 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Southern Hawker, Red Admiral, Peacock +3 more · last seen 2022
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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