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Bass's Recreation Ground

1 ha

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.92049, -1.46669

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Flavia Cafe & Matcha Bar — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

11 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Spotted-laurel, Ramsons, Shepherd's-purse +21 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Spotted-laurel, Ramsons, Shepherd's-purse +21 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 17Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Long Walk, Kedleston HallWalking route5.1 km

Enjoy this picturesque walk which offers memorable views of the gardens and the back of the Hall, while giving a good perspective of the size of Kedleston Park. Slight inclines, woodland paths and rough walking. Suitable for all abilities.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

102 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Regional cycle route
Route 672Cycling route
Named routeRef 672National Cycle Network
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Great Northern GreenwayLocal cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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Bass Recreation Ground

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Markeaton ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Alvaston ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park500 m→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park500 m→🌱Sir Peter Hilton Memorial GardensUrban park600 m→🌱Parker's PieceUrban park1.5 km→

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