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Barlow Hill Allotments

📷 Alan Walker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

53.16250, -1.37131

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Norway Maple, Scorpion Weed, Great Willowherb +20 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Norway Maple, Scorpion Weed, Great Willowherb +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small White, Painted Lady +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small White, Painted Lady +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Garlic Mustard, Hazel +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
South Chesterfield WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km

Wellies not essential!

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Sculpture Trail, HardwickWalking route5.3 km

Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail. Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Acres Roadpublic footpath · 19 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 19 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stockley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Named routeRef 67Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Named routeRef 67Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route156 m
Named routeRef 67Length 156 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Dark Lanebridleway · 385 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 385 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Dark Lanebridleway · 170 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 170 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Barlow Hill Allotments

📷 Alan Walker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦HARDWICK HALLHistoric site4.5 km→🌱Sharley Park Leisure CentreUrban park2.2 km→🌱Tibshelf PondsUrban park3.5 km→🌱Doe Hill Country ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Kenning ParkUrban park3.3 km→🏞️HARDWICK HALL - DERBYSHIRECountry park3.8 km→

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