Chapman's Pond - Parks and open spaces directory

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Chapman's Pond
Moor Lane
Dringhouses and Woodthorpe
YO24 2QY

This former clay workings is 1 of the 5 remaining flooded brick pits in York. The pond is well stocked with a variety of coarse fish species and has 11 fishing platforms.

Management

Management of the site is currently by the City of York Council, who are working up plans for new management arrangements which we aim to have in place by autumn 2025.

There is no charge to fish, however you will need an Environment Agency rod licence.

• 11 Fishing pegs (a fishing permit is required)
• Informal woodland / meadow footpath
• Nearby private café

Buses

There is a bus stop adjacent to the local café on Moor Lane, routes 12 and 37.

For up-to-date information about local bus routes see the iTravel York website.

Parking

You can also use available on-street parking in the surrounding streets, showing consideration for local residents.

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