Kilburn Forest Car Park

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Kilburn Forest | Forestry England

Experience stunning views and visit the iconic Kilburn White Horse at Kilburn Forest. Kilburn White Horse is the most northerly turf-cut figure in Britain and one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. It's easily visible from the south, below Sutton Bank, and while it's difficult to get a sense of its scale from the path on the escarpment edge above, there are steps down the side which give a closer view. The horse dates from 1857, when the outline of the horse was marked out by the Kilburn village schoolmaster and his pupils. The horse was then cut into the limestone underneath – to make it more visible today, chalk chippings are added at intervals and the horse is painted every couple of years to ensure it remains visible.

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Address:
Low Town Bank Rd, Kilburn, York YO61 4AN

Website:
https://www.forestryengland.uk/kilburn-forest