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

✦ Ancient woodland2 ha

Plan your visit

AncientWildlifeBluebells
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 148m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

8 activities

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

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

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

The Church of St Peter and Paul, Drax

The Church of St Peter and Paul, Drax

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Facilities

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Parking

2 nearby · 329m

🛝

Playground

148m away

✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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