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Birkby medieval settlement and associated field system, moated site and fishponds
10 ha
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome10 ha
Getting here
54.41432, -1.48891
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Blackbird
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Blackbird
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Rook, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +68 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Rook, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +68 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Peacock, Orange-tip +12 more · last seen 2019
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Sweet Vernal-grass · last seen 2018
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
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
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route156 m
Named routeRef 165Length 156 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route596 m
Named routeRef 165Length 596 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route319 m
Named routeRef 165Length 319 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route405 m
Named routeRef 165Length 405 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Little Smeaton medieval village and rabbit warrens, immediately south east of Westhorpe HallHistoric site1.8 km→⛪St Eloy's ChurchReligious grounds2.7 km→⛪Danby Wiske Parish ChurchReligious grounds3.9 km→✦Medieval village of LazenbyHistoric site3.7 km→✦Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske churchHistoric site4.1 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds200 m→