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The Great Britain Guide

Battlefields & battle sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mulgrave Woods

In or near Sandsend.

Free admission

Mulgrave Woods in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Track to Rock Head Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2482056

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sleights · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mulgrave Woods is a registered historic battlefield in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mulgrave Woods is a battlefield located in Yorkshire. It is known for its historical significance related to military engagements in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.4833, -0.7000
Parish
Lythe
Postcode
YO21 3TN
Parliamentary constituency
Scarborough and Whitby
Nearest railway station
Sleights3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mulgrave Woods?
Mulgrave Woods is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3TN), in the parish of Lythe.
What is Mulgrave Woods?
Mulgrave Woods in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mulgrave Woods?
The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3TN.
Is Mulgrave Woods a protected site?
Yes — Mulgrave Woods is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Mulgrave Woods free to visit?
Yes, Mulgrave Woods is free to enter.
How do I get to Mulgrave Woods?
The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3TN.