Hill Side Playing Field
Getting here
54.16257, -1.64982
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Rook
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Rook
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Rook, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Playing field
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Aislabie WalkWalking route27 km
Circular route between Studley Royal and Hackfall woods
The Seven Bridges Valley Walk, Fountains AbbeyWalking route6.1 km
Take this circular walk to see a more rustic & beautiful side of the estate. Starting at the Lake outfall, this walk follows the meandering Skell river along the steep-sided valley via a series of delightful arched bridges, of which only five remain.
Studley Royal Deer Park Walk, Fountains AbbeyWalking route4.8 km
Our deer ranger has picked this circular walk as one of his favourites within the Studley Royal deer park. Look out for some of the 300 wild deer that live there. Mostly flat parkland, some uneven ground, with height drops & deep running water.
Ripon Rowel WalkWalking route
Fountains Abbey Ancient Trees WalkWalking route4 km
On this circular walk you'll learn a little more about the ancient trees in the Deer Park and gain insights into 18th-century landscaping. Mix of loose stone, grass & paved paths with some steep gradients - not suitable for wheelchairs & mobility scooters
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
National Byway (Ripon Loop)Cycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route531 m
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Wildlife to spot
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