South Cowton deserted medieval village, immediately south west of Cowton Castle
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.41466, -1.54932
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blue Tit
- ✦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
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blue Tit
- ✦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 — Wren, Blue Tit, Reed Bunting +79 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: Cowton Castle; Historic site
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wren, Blue Tit, Reed Bunting +79 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Southern Hawker, Red Admiral, Peacock +3 more · last seen 2022
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km