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Cross base in All Saints' churchyard

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 233m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Greylag Goose +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Greylag Goose +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Speckled Wood +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: WEEPING CROSS APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES NORTH OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS; Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed +39 more · last seen 2024

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harrogate RingwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Knaresborough RoundWalking route32 km
Named routeLength 32 kmLocal walking route
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham RocksWalking route9.9 km

A gentle walk through farms, meadows and pastures, with wide open spaces & a great chance of spotting birds of prey like red kites, buzzards and kestrels. Mainly flat on paved, farm tracks & through fields. Includes muddy parts, stiles, steps and gates.

Named routeLength 9.9 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

51 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
Route 636Cycling route
Named routeRef 636National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route131 m
Named routeRef 67Length 131 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Hollybank Lanebridleway · 396 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 396 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

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