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Bootham Stray

97 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome97 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 201m away

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Common Feather-moss, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Trioza centranthi, 7-spot Ladybird +14 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths 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
Millennium WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Jorvic WayWalking route104 km
Named routeLength 104 kmRegional walking route
Haxby Roadpublic footpath · 126 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 126 mSurface asphaltPath type: tertiary
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Cycling

99 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 658Cycling route
Named routeRef 658National Cycle Network
Orbital RouteCycling route
Named routeRef OrbitalRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route7.4 km
Named routeRef 65Length 7.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track beside the railway on Bootham Stray

Track beside the railway on Bootham Stray

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