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Kings Manor moated site, 450m south of Little London

2 ha

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.67758, -1.01452

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Crested Grebe and Mallard
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Mallard, Cormorant +101 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Mallard, Cormorant +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Pine Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2024; Insects — Pine Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Orange Balsam, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Orange Balsam, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 62Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route317 m
Named routeRef 62Length 317 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 62Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 62Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Manor Hill from Little London Lane

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Manor Hill from Little London Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉SUGAR MILL PONDSNature reserve4.3 km→⛪Wesley PlaceReligious grounds1.7 km→⛪Priory Church of St LaurenceReligious grounds2 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→⛪St Mary's Roman Catholic ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→🌱Rawcliffe GreenUrban park4.2 km→

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