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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 166m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, House Sparrow +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, House Sparrow +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hornet Hoverfly, Ivy Bee, Emerald Damselfly +60 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hornet Hoverfly, Ivy Bee, Emerald Damselfly +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam +45 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Beech, Common Chickweed, Hazel +2 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route563 m
Named routeRef 65Length 563 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route545 m
Named routeRef 65Length 545 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 65Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 65Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Western  Road  leading  to  the  A614

Western Road leading to the A614

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