Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm
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Getting here
54.16517, -1.13696
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
- ✦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 — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Chrysogaster solstitialis +5 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Foss Walk; Named hiking route nearby: Foss Walk
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Foss WalkWalking route
Brierham Lanepublic footpath · 346 m
Brierham Lanepublic footpath · 135 m
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Main RouteCycling route326 m
Wildlife to spot
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