가장 멋진 코팅위드 주변 자연유산 5곳

Lovely woodland, nice spot for a stroll.

If you follow the small woodland path around the far northern edge of the Common, just next to South Moor Field, you will be rewarded with a stroll through a fabulous Silver Birch wood, and a huge number of mature Oak trees. This is a little off the beaten track through the centre of the Common, but the paths are easily navigable and not overgrown (even in Summer).

Remnants of RAF Riccall are clearly visible around this loop. The base has a rich history and served as a heavy bomber (Handley Page Halifax) operational conversion unit during the Second World War. Three runways were constructed to form an "A" shape, which allegedly had to be rebuilt after they started to subside and sink into the soft ground. The entire common is riddled with patches of concrete and asphalt that represent the remains of the taxiways and flight pan.

Pocklington is a classic English market town, located just 15 miles (24 km) from the city of York. Pocklington is known for its red-roofed buildings and unusual street names. The town has an array of independent shops and places to eat, and a number of attractions worth checking out. Among the town's treasures lies Burnby Hall Gardens, a horticultural haven often referred to as the 'jewel in Yorkshire's crown' – a mandatory stop for anyone visiting.

Heslington Tillmire is an open marshy grassland and Site of Special Scientific Interest located near Fulford. The grassland features an array of fen plants that provide important habitat to a number of bird species including pintail, lapwing and curlew.

Skipwith Common is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and covers an area of 500 acres. The reserve is lowland heath and alongside wildlife is also connected to history with a World War 2 aircraft station situated there and home to ancient burial sites.