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Heslerton Park

17 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +61 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +61 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small Heath, 7-spot Ladybird +21 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Eyebright, Field Scabious +223 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Yorkshire Wolds WayWalking route127 km
Named routeLength 127 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 166Cycling route
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 166Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Field  and  edge  of  woodland  Heslerton  Park

Field and edge of woodland Heslerton Park

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