Where is Skipwith Common?

Skipwith Common is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8 5DD), in the parish of North Duffield.

How do I get to Skipwith Common?

The nearest railway station is Selby, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8 5DD.

Who owns Skipwith Common?

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Is Skipwith Common a protected site?

Yes — Skipwith Common is part of the Skipwith Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SKIPWITH COMMON National Nature Reserve.

Is Skipwith Common free to visit?

Yes, Skipwith Common is free to enter.

How do I get to Skipwith Common?

The nearest railway station is Selby, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8 5DD.

Are dogs allowed at Skipwith Common?

Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber

Skipwith Common

In or near Barlby.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Skipwith Common — nature reserve in North Yorkshire, England.

Skipwith Common, wildlife reserves in Yorkshire & the Humber — Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–4 h
Best time of year: Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station: Selby · 6.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Skipwith Common is located in North Yorkshire, with the nearest railway station being Selby, approximately 6.6 km away. The postcode for the area is YO8 5DD, and entry to the reserve is free.

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Skipwith Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.8277°, -0.9975°.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skipwith Common SSSI
National Nature Reserve: SKIPWITH COMMON

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Skipwith Common is a national nature reserve south of Skipwith, North Yorkshire, England. It is one of only three areas within the Vale of York that represent what the area was like before intensive agriculture took over. Natural England have described the reserve as having "international importance" on account of "its wet and dry heathland". The site used to be common land, and has seen use in the Bronze Age, during the Early modern European period, when it was harvested for peat, and during the 20th century when it was partly incorporated into an airfield during the Second World War. The site was given the designation of SSSI in 1958, SAC in 2004 and NNR in 2010.

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Background

History

In the 18th century, Skipwith Common covered an area of 869 acre and curved eastwards around the village. The modern-day site, which covers 234 hectare, was formerly part of RAF Riccall, and is 9 m above sea level, sandwiched between the Rivers Ouse and Derwent, forming part of the watershed between the two. It can be defined into two distinct areas; lowland heath and woodland. Part of the site is labelled as Danes Hill and was thought to have been where the Viking army buried their dead after their defeat at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Also on the common is a Bronze Age barrow, some 800 m south of Skipwith. The numerous ponds on the site are from the flax industry which flourished in…

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Coordinates: 53.8277, -0.9975
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: North Duffield
Postcode: YO8 5DD
Parliamentary constituency: Selby
Nearest railway station: Selby — 6.6 km
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Sources

wikidata: Q94577495 (CC0)
wikipedia: Skipwith Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Nearby

Path in Skipwith Common - geograph.org.uk - 5950159

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

RAF Riccall

RAF Riccall — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

York Pullman bus at Skipwith – 1978 - geograph.org.uk - 7052535

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Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Skipwith

Skipwith — a village in england yorkshire.

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Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Skipwith Hall

Skipwith Hall — house in Skipwith, Selby, England, UK.

👶↗ ngs.org.uk

St Helen's Church, Main Street, Skipwith - geograph.org.uk - 5885192

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Skipwith War Memorial

Skipwith War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

Church of Saint Helen

Church of Saint Helen — church in Skipwith, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Newlands Farm

South Newlands Farm — a campsite in england yorkshire. Brand: Camping and Caravannig Club.

Free↗ southnewlandsfarm.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Skipwith Common

Places to stay

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Newlands Farm

South Newlands Farm — a campsite in england yorkshire. Brand: Camping and Caravannig Club.

Free↗ southnewlandsfarm.co.uk

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ranch Caravan Park

Ranch Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

The Hollicarrs - geograph.org.uk - 420837

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hollicars Holiday Park

Hollicars Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hollicars Holiday Park

Hollicars Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Ghostly gatepiers - geograph.org.uk - 4297609

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Approach Farm Caravan Site

Approach Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hollicars Holiday Park

Hollicars Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rowntree Park Reading Café

Rowntree Park Reading Café — a café in england yorkshire.

↗ exploreyork.org.uk