Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system
Getting here
54.07275, -0.20805
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Turnstone and Herring Gull
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Turnstone and Herring Gull
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Turnstone, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon +84 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Turnstone, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon +84 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Long-winged Cone-head, 7-spot Ladybird, Pea-leaf Weevil +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Long-winged Cone-head, 7-spot Ladybird, Pea-leaf Weevil +2 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Wall Screw-moss, Dune Thread-moss, Grey-cushioned Grimmia · last seen 2026; Plants — Wall Screw-moss, Dune Thread-moss, Grey-cushioned Grimmia · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Easington to Filey BriggWalking route
🚴Cycling
36 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Lincoln - Whitby
National Byway (Bridlington Loop)Cycling route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
NCN 1 Humber to TeesCycling route
Route 111Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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