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Bittesby Country Park

247 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome247 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Spindle Ermine, Bedeguar Gall, Common Oak Purple +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wild Teasel, Upright Hedge Bedstraw, Bulrush +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Honey Fungus, Sycamore Tarspot, Oak Moss +2 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
ACW Circular Walk 12OWalking route
Named routeRef C12OLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
N/ACycling route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Stream and old railway embankment near Bittesby

Stream and old railway embankment near Bittesby

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