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Park / Green space Circular

Bishop Wood from Dutchman’s car park

North Yorkshire

Distance
3.1 mi
Est. time
1h 45m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

A circuit through the northern part of Bishop Wood, starting at Dutchman's car park on Scalm Lane. The wood occupies a broad, low-lying patch of the Humberhead Levels, with conifers, poplars and native broadleaved trees growing beside its network of rides. Follow the forest tracks north, join Hammersike Road, then use the woodland paths and long north-south ride for the upper loop. The return follows a different track through the trees and crosses the small drain bridge before reaching the same car park.

Allow roughly an hour and three quarters, including stops. The ground is mostly level, but the surface changes from gravel and compacted track to earth. Wet weather can make the natural-surface stretches muddy, so boots are a better choice than smooth-soled shoes. There are several similar-looking junctions and the circuit is not a signed trail; keep the route map handy. Share the rides with cyclists and horse riders, keep dogs under control, and respect any forestry-work signs. Bring water and take time to listen for woodland birds along the quieter sections.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
3.1 mi (5.0 km)
Est. time
1h 45m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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