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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Greylag Goose
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Greylag Goose, Grey Heron +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Rabbit, Hedgehog, Brown Hare +15 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Amanita Wridog, Ambarelo'r Bwgan, Turkeytail +10 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Small White +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dog's Mercury, Bramble, Creeping Thistle +125 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Bedale Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Named routeRef 71Length 415 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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