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Belsay Woodland Burials

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Martin, Wren, Woodpigeon +40 more · last seen 2026; Birds — House Martin, Wren, Woodpigeon +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Sweet Chestnut, Germander Speedwell +17 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Common Nettle, Sweet Chestnut, Germander Speedwell +17 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus ribesii, Cheilosia illustrata, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Syrphus ribesii, Cheilosia illustrata, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Sweet Chestnut, Wild Strawberry +3 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 10National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 10Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.7 km
Named routeRef 10Length 5.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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