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Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church

2 ha
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Skylark
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 148m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Skylark, Snipe +52 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lapwing, Skylark, Snipe +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Rubus ulmifolius, Himalayan Balsam +22 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Bramble, Rubus ulmifolius, Himalayan Balsam +22 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route70 m
Named routeRef 65Length 70 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 65Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route556 m
Named routeRef 65Length 556 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Church of St Peter and Paul, Drax

The Church of St Peter and Paul, Drax

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