Plan your visit
BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
54.16806, -1.11683
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon 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
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon 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 — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +73 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +73 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Brown Hawker, Southern Hawker, Willow Emerald Damselfly +14 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route326 m
Named routeRef 65Length 326 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route670 m
Named routeRef 65Length 670 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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