Getting here
52.65413, -0.46560
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Route 63
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
9
5 named nearby · 4 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
2
2 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
9
9 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Jurassic Way · Walking142 km
Macmillan Way · Walking290 km
Hereward Way · Walking0
Rutland Round · Walking105 km
Torpel Way (FP Stam/913/1) · public footpath
FP Stam/2/1 · public footpath
BW Stam/1178/1 · bridleway
About this historic site
St Leonard's Priory (remains of) is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
☕
Café
Morrisons Cafe · 278m
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Parking
6 nearby · 171m
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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