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Countess Close moated site

3 ha

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.68354, -0.66976

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Gadwall and Mute Swan
  • ✦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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Gadwall, Mute Swan, Greylag Goose +65 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Gadwall, Mute Swan, Greylag Goose +65 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Nev Cole Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Lincolnshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Lincolnshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route899 m
Named routeRef 65Length 899 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route71 m
Named routeRef 65Length 71 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route540 m
Named routeRef 65Length 540 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ancient earthwork at Alkborough

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ancient earthwork at Alkborough

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