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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome
Getting here
54.23272, -1.34244
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Yorks of Thirsk Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Yorks of Thirsk Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToilets
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +34 more · last seen 2026
Free
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets
Free
Picnic day out
Strong match
café, toilets, car park
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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Walking
Swale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
31 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
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
Thirsk Station Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 657Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route379 m
Named routeRef 657Length 379 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
Mountain biking
Paradise TrailMountain bike route28.5 km
Named routeLength 28.5 kmLocal cycle route
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