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Pallet Hill motte and bailey castle, 80m north west of St Anne's Church

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Mute Swan
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Catterick Village Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Mute Swan, Carrion Crow +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Mute Swan, Carrion Crow +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Migrant Hawker · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route240 m
Named routeRef 71Length 240 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route476 m
Named routeRef 71Length 476 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route331 m
Named routeRef 71Length 331 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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