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Belleau Manor moated site and dovecote

2 ha

📷 Richard Croft · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.28397, 0.10224

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Jackdaw
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Tawny Owl, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Tawny Owl, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Green-veined White, Large White +204 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Early-purple Orchid, Betony, Wild Angelica +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lincolnshire Wolds WayWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lindsey TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route C4Cycling route

Alford Circular Route

Named routeRef C4Local cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Belleau dovecote

📷 Richard Croft · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Belleau dovecote

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