Skipwith Common — Attraction in Skipwith

A centuries old area of woodland and wetland , that has foopath's snaking throughout its interior, some are left over from its role of being a RAF base during WW2 along with remnants of buildings ( a few signs describing its former use). Ancient breeds of cattle and sheep graze in places , I have in the past seen a herd of fallow deer , adders and grass snakes, but not on this visit. The common is popular with dog walkers and families, twitchers and nature lovers . Flora and fauna and streams run throughout ,it's a haven for wild life and a place to chill out. There are a few picnic benches around but these are becoming dilapidated. It's free to enter and roam and you could spend a whole day here. Car parking is also free and there are two car parks on the Skipwith side of the common and one at the Riccall side ( King Rudding Lane). I am very fortunate to live within walking distance of the common and visit it at different times of the year and I am never disappointed If you feel like a stroll or a longer walk in the midst of nature then this is the place. I Highly Recommend...

Had a wonderful walk with the grandchildren yesterday , saw the cows with their young ...a stag in the woods , lots of interesting vegetation , the wartime aeroplane propellar was of great interest ..as was the remains of ? Bunkers ...would love to know more about the history my grandson loves history ,are there any books about this wonderful place please ? ...definitely be a regular here ..thankyou for the upkeep of this...

Great place for me. Reason why is because I used to walk into Skipwith Common when I was a child in the early 70s. I lived in a old RAF bungalow at Market Weighton Rd. It's lovely to see the ponies and cows, sheep. Shame to see dogs off their leads. And even though there's big signs saying to keep your dog's on a lead. But that's people for you. Spoil it for others. But a great place to...