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Back Spring Wood

31 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome31 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦98+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and Peregrine
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Peregrine, Hobby +95 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Peregrine, Hobby +95 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Camino Ingles to SantiagoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Bedale Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Named routeRef 71Length 415 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route78 m
Named routeRef 71Length 78 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gateway to Thornton Watlass Hall

Gateway to Thornton Watlass Hall

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