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Sigston Castle: an enclosure castle 400m north of Kirby Sigston church

2 ha

📷 Paul Buckingham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.35030, -1.36072

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chaffinch
  • ✦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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Robin +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Robin +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Ringlet, July Highflyer +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cleveland WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Brompton - NorthallertonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Broomfield - Stone CrossCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route577 m
Named routeRef 65Length 577 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 65Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Site of Sigston Castle, Kirby Sigston

📷 Paul Buckingham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Site of Sigston Castle, Kirby Sigston

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bullamoor Memorial ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Ashlands ParkUrban park3.9 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→✦Mount Grace Priory Carthusian monastery: monastic precinct, fishponds, moat, mill and well-housesHistoric site4.7 km→✦Market CrossHistoric site4.9 km→✦Sigston CastleHistoric site0 m→