Activities at Hudswell Woods

Sunlight shining through the trees at Hudswell Woods
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Walking

Hudswell Woods through the seasons

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

There’s something to see and do at our special place whatever the season. Walk through the woods, picnic by the river, go bird watching or just watching the river flow by.

Garden Warbler
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Walking

Birds and bird watching at Hudswell Woods

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Whatever the season if the sun is shining and there isn’t too much wind it’s always interesting to bird watch at Hudswell Woods.

Primroses are one of the earliest flowers to open in spring
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What to look for in spring

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Find out what there is to discover and enjoy at Hudswell Woods in the spring time.

River Swale meandering through Hudswell Woods
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Round Howe and Billy Bank Woods trail

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Stroll along the River Swale past flower rich fields and next to ancient woodland

  • Easy
  • 45 mins
  • 1.4 miles (2.25km)
River Swale meandering through Hudswell Woods
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What to see in summer

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Find out what there is to discover and enjoy at Hudswell Woods in the summer.

Barn in top fields in the beautiful Hudswell Woods meadows
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Walking

Meadow Restoration

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Learn more about our meadows at Hudswell Woods and how we are working to restore them and increase the number and types of wildflowers.

Children building a den from twigs and branches Hudswell Woods
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Geocaching

Learning at Hudswell Woods

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Follow one of our National Curriculum focused guided walks, build dens in the woods or navigating using a GPS device as you learn in a different way at our special place.

Visitors walking their dog through Hudswell woods
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Dog walking

Your dog is welcome in Hudswell Woods

Hudswell Woods, North Yorkshire

Whether you are a local walker who visits regularly or a visitor from further afield, make sure you bring your four-legged friend with you. With miles of footpaths to explore, trees and walls to sniff and grass to roll in we think you'll both have a great day.