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Swaythorpe medieval settlement

9 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Yellowhammer
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer, Chaffinch +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer, Chaffinch +76 more · last seen 2025; Priority pond habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Priority ponds — dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic invertebrates; Insects — Large White, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +11 more · last seen 2020

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Rubus halsteadensis, Perennial Sow-thistle +171 more · last seen 2014

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 166Cycling route
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 166Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route535 m
Named routeRef 166Length 535 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km
Named routeRef 166Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Swaythorpe deserted medieval village

Swaythorpe deserted medieval village

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