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Millfields

17 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦39+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 219m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +36 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +36 more · last seen 2026; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Kellbalk Lanepublic footpath · 191 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 191 mPath type: track
Kellbalk Lanepublic footpath · 196 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 196 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route670 m
Named routeRef 65Length 670 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 657Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cycle path through Millfields

Cycle path through Millfields

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