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Crayke Castle

4 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Tawny Owl
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Tawny Owl, Red-legged Partridge +40 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CRAYKE CASTLE; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Tawny Owl, Red-legged Partridge +40 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Small Tortoiseshell +16 more · last seen 2019

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Goldilocks Buttercup, Lesser Celandine, Bluebell +373 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 72 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 72 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route670 m
Named routeRef 65Length 670 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route531 m
Named routeRef 65Length 531 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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