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Stockeld Park

48 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome48 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Carrion Crow
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 278m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Playground

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +61 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Free

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +61 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +3 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Painted Lady, Large White +99 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
East Keskick And Hetchell Wood 6.25 miles 3.5 hoursWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Harrogate RingwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Harrogate and Knaresborough Heritage TrailWalking route

35 km trail passing many historic buildings and sites. Not waymarked. Easy walking.

Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

52 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 665Cycling route
Named routeRef 665National Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Elmet GreenwayCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 67Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 665Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The OwlMountain bike route
Named route
The StarlingMountain bike route
Named route
Red Kite TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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