Section of a single and double linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, and the junctions of Holm Dale and Harper Dale, north west of Northfield Farm
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Getting here
54.00297, -0.65539
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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 Chaffinch and Fieldfare
- ✦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 Chaffinch and Fieldfare
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Fieldfare, Yellowhammer +53 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Fieldfare, Yellowhammer +53 more · last seen 2025; Lowland calcareous grassland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Small Heath, Brown Argus, Small Tortoiseshell +18 more · last seen 2022
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: Yorkshire Wolds Way; Named hiking route nearby: Yorkshire Wolds Way
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Yorkshire Wolds WayWalking route127 km
Minster WayWalking route80 km
Chalkland WayWalking route59 km
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
NCN National Route 167Cycling route
NCN National Route 164Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km