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Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦42+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Tree Sparrow
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Tree Sparrow, Short-eared Owl +39 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Tree Sparrow, Short-eared Owl +39 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small White, Large White +38 more · last seen 2022

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Knapweed, Yarrow, Lesser Trefoil +249 more · last seen 2017

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 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
Chalkland WayWalking route59 km
Named routeRef N28Length 59 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 166Cycling route
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route332 m
Named routeRef 166Length 332 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 166Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route417 m
Named routeRef 166Length 417 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Johnny Sides Bridlewaybridleway · 400 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 400 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St  Andrew's  Parish  Church.  Kirby  Grindalythe

St Andrew's Parish Church. Kirby Grindalythe

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