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Foss Hill Country Park

18 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Pochard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Hull to HornseaWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Hornsea Rail TrailCycling route
Named route
NCN164Cycling route
Named routeRef 164National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 164Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entrance to Foss Hill Country Park

Entrance to Foss Hill Country Park

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