Throxenby Mere
📍 ScarboroughNorth Yorkshire
A small woodland lake at the foot of Raincliffe Woods, just outside Scarborough.
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What’s free
Free to visit the lake and walk in Raincliffe Woods
About
Throxenby Mere is a small lake at the bottom of Raincliffe Woods, popular with anglers and dog walkers. A boardwalk runs along part of the shore, and paths lead up into the woods. It makes an easy, quiet outing on the edge of Scarborough.
Opening times
- Woods are open to the public every day
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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