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Arkle Green

0 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.88402, -1.49541

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Mute Swan
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Mute Swan, Moorhen +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Mute Swan, Moorhen +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Large White +49 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Large White +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

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
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Bonnie Prince Charlie WalkWalking route28 km
Named routeLength 28 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

89 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Regional cycle route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Great Northern GreenwayPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Goodsmoor Road over the railway bridge

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Goodsmoor Road over the railway bridge

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Alvaston ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Osmaston ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Sir Peter Hilton Memorial GardensUrban park4.5 km→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park4.6 km→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park4.6 km→🌱Sunnydale ParkUrban park1.3 km→

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