Getting here
53.67311, -1.86808
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦114+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦114+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, House Sparrow +111 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, House Sparrow +111 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 — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly +54 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly +54 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Common Ragwort +107 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Common Ragwort +107 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Rowan, Sessile Oak +7 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Calderdale WayWalking route
Brighouse Boundary WalkWalking route29 km
Riverside WayWalking route
Colne Valley Circular WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
81 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Route 66Cycling route
Route 69Cycling route
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route964 m
Main RouteCycling route771 m
Wildlife to spot
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