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Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm

6 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mallard
  • 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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ancholme Valley WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route779 m
Named routeLength 779 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Heading towards Raventhorpe Farm

Heading towards Raventhorpe Farm

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