Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church
✦ Ancient woodland2 ha
Plan your visit
🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife💜Bluebells
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha
Getting here
53.72629, -0.97684
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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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️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
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
🦅Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km2 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
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
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
The Church of St Peter and Paul, Drax
Photos
The Church of St Peter and Paul, Drax
✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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