Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post and World War II visual spotting post, 200m north of Southfield House
Getting here
53.97582, -0.20902
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦113+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Herring Gull
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦113+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Herring Gull
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +110 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +110 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Small White, Western Conifer Seed Bug +27 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Small White, Western Conifer Seed Bug +27 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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