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Thwing Sheild
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Getting here
54.11549, -0.39585
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Yellowhammer and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Yellowhammer and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Playground
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Yellowhammer, Woodpigeon, Wren +57 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Yellowhammer, Woodpigeon, Wren +57 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Pug, Large White, Small Tortoiseshell +59 more · last seen 2020
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bramble, Perennial Sow-thistle, Elder +171 more · last seen 2014
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
19 signed routes nearby
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Cycling
NCN National Route 166Cycling route
Named routeRef 166National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Lincoln - Whitby
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Bridlington Loop)Cycling route
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Yorkshire Wolds Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripNational Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
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