Prehistoric enclosure
2 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds✦Heritage🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha
Getting here
54.14982, -1.05089
Open directionsv
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Goldfinch, Magpie +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
Birds — Robin, Goldfinch, Magpie +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Welsh Chafer, Marmalade Hoverfly +62 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Heather, Purple Moor-grass, Bulbous Rush +183 more · last seen 2026
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 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
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
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Mugdale Lanebridleway · 742 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 742 mPath type: bridleway
Photos
Public Footpath near Potter Hill Farm
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