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Bothamsall motte and bailey castle and hollow way

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Snipe and Teal
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Snipe, Teal, Jack Snipe +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Snipe, Teal, Jack Snipe +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Biting Stonecrop, Tufted Vetch +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 647

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Clumber Park Curiosities Long Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route12 km

Varied terrain, including paths, parkland, woodland and road. Includes steps, slight slopes and roadside grass verges. Dog Friendly.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Clumber on the War Path Circular Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

This walk is dedicated to the men of Clumber who served and died in the Great War (1914–1918). Mostly clear paths through woodland and heathland, with some sections on roads. Slight to moderate gradients, uneven terrain.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Clumber Park Livestock-Free Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

Circular walk avoids areas of the park that may contain grazing livestock, so it's ideal for dog walking. Dog-friendly café, Central Bark. Generally good paths but may be muddy. For further details, please see Terrain section.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Meadow Lanepublic footpath · 53 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Meadow Lanepublic footpath · 142 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 142 mSurface dirtPath type: track
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Named routeRef 647Length 32 kmPoint-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
National Byway Retford LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 647Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 647Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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