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The Park

20 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome20 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 270m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Greylag Goose +79 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Greylag Goose +79 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Emperor Dragonfly, 7-spot Ladybird +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Yorkshire Wolds WayWalking route127 km
Named routeLength 127 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 166Cycling route
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 166Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route425 m
Named routeRef 166Length 425 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route428 m
Named routeRef 166Length 428 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 166Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Knapton Wold Roadbridleway · 950 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 950 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath  gateway  into  The  Park  at  East  Knapton  Hall

Footpath gateway into The Park at East Knapton Hall

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