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Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦27+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Waxwing
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 293m 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 — Barn Owl, Waxwing, Kestrel +24 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Waxwing, Kestrel +24 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Cercopis vulnerata, 7-spot Ladybird +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cocayne LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Byway (Malton Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Park Lanebridleway · 262 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 262 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pond on Vivers Hill towards church

Pond on Vivers Hill towards church

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