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Anglo-Scandinavian cross, St Mary's churchyard

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📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.84648, -1.65181

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 289m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Peacock +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Pincushion, Red Campion, Himalayan Balsam +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF ST MARY

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km

Newport to Burton on Trent

Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

81 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Great Northern GreenwayPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Hilton Local Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Mary's Church Rolleston on Dove

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Mary's Church Rolleston on Dove

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