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Length of linear earthworks known as Becca Banks and The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, between Aberford and a quarry 590m north of Ass Bridge

10 ha

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

53.83608, -1.36113

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon 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

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Swift +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Swift +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bramble, Common Nettle +83 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bramble, Common Nettle +83 more · last seen 2023

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Hawthorn +8 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Ringlet +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Ringlet +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East Keskick And Hetchell Wood 6.25 miles 3.5 hoursWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Leeds Country WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Fly LineWalking route
Named route
Field Lanepublic footpath · 105 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 105 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Garforth to Leeds City Centre Core Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef G-CCLocal cycle route
Swarcliffe Health TrailCycling route
Named routeRef SHTRound tripLocal cycle route
ELOR CycleCycling route
Named routeRef ELORLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Miry Lanebridleway · 194 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 194 mSurface groundPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track leading through Becca Park

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track leading through Becca Park

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🏞️LOTHERTON HALL ESTATECountry park3.4 km→🌱Captain WoodUrban park3.4 km→✦Parlington EstateHistoric site1.7 km→🌱Jack HeapsUrban park2.3 km→🌱Bramham ParkUrban park3.4 km→✦BRAMHAM PARKHistoric site3.4 km→

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