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Prehistoric enclosure

2 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Goldfinch
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Goldfinch, Magpie +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Goldfinch, Magpie +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Welsh Chafer, Marmalade Hoverfly +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heather, Purple Moor-grass, Bulbous Rush +183 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mugdale Lanebridleway · 742 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 742 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Public Footpath near Potter Hill Farm

Public Footpath near Potter Hill Farm

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