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Maiden Bower and Cock Lodge: a motte and bailey castle, moated site, windmill mound and associated linear outwork
9 ha
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome9 ha
Getting here
54.17085, -1.37641
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +55 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +55 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Heart & Dart +181 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed · last seen 2023
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Swale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 657Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.7 km
Named routeRef 657Length 6.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
Named routeRef 657Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 657Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 657Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Cock Lodge (Site of)Historic site100 m→⛪St Columba's ChurchReligious grounds1.2 km→✦Topcliffe BridgeHistoric site1.3 km→✦Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire CottageHistoric site1.5 km→⛪St Mary and All Saints ChurchReligious grounds2.6 km→⛪St John's ChurchReligious grounds3 km→