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Mackenzies Farm Shop

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • 🐾Mackenzies Farm Shop on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Mallard +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Mallard +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Nettle, Sphagnum subnitens subsp. subnitens +144 more · last seen 2025

Free

Farm visits

Farm shop

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Four-spotted Chaser, Green Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird +11 more · last seen 2024

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
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRound tripRegional walking route
6 Dales TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Dales Way - Harrogate Link PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Swinsty Cycle routeMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hardisty Hill near Wood Nook Farm and Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse

Hardisty Hill near Wood Nook Farm and Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse

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