Kirby Knowle medieval settlement 220m west and 150m south west of Manor House Farm
9 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds✦Heritage🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha
Getting here
54.28054, -1.28235
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Blackbird
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Blackbird
- ✦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Pheasant, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +77 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
Birds — Pheasant, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +77 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Black Darter, Common Blue Damselfly +35 more · last seen 2024
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Dog's Mercury, Lesser Celandine +50 more · last seen 2024
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cleveland WayWalking route▾
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Inn WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
32 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route▾
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route▾
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Sutton Bank Cliff TrailCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route11 m▾
Named routeRef 65Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Fort TrailMountain bike route▾
Paradise TrailMountain bike route28.5 km▾
Named routeLength 28.5 kmLocal cycle route
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
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