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Site of deserted village of East Lilling

15 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodlark 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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodlark, Woodpigeon, Skylark +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodlark, Woodpigeon, Skylark +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Peacock +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marsh Gentian, Hyacinthoides, Dog-rose +35 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Earthworks of the Medieval Village of East Lilling

Earthworks of the Medieval Village of East Lilling

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