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Poad's Firs

1 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.89146, -1.13286

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 66

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Millennium WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Jorvic WayWalking route104 km
Named routeLength 104 kmRegional walking route
Minster WayWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to York)Walking route

Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to York spur)

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 665Cycling route
Named routeRef 665National Cycle Network
Solar System RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route421 m
Named routeRef 66Length 421 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 66Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Green Lanebridleway · 399 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 399 mSurface pavedPath type: bridleway
Green Lanebridleway · 402 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 402 mSurface concretePath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The way to Copmanthorpe Grange

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The way to Copmanthorpe Grange

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✦MOREBY HALLHistoric site2.9 km→🌱Chapmans PondUrban park4.9 km→✦Tithe barnHistoric site5 km→✦Steeton medieval village, moated site and fishpondsHistoric site3.7 km→✦St Andrew's College and moat, 440m north east of College FarmHistoric site2.6 km→✦Brocket Hall Moated SiteHistoric site2.6 km→

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