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CONESBY QUARRY

39 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome39 ha

Getting here

53.62073, -0.65381

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km▾
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km▾
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Lincolnshire)Cycling route▾

The National Byway in Lincolnshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Isle of Axholme GreenwayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 169Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 169National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route120 m▾
Named routeLength 120 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route167 m▾
Named routeLength 167 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route864 m▾
Named routeRef 169Length 864 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Track to Conesby Quarry Landfill Site

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track to Conesby Quarry Landfill Site

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Sunken GardenUrban park1.9 km→🌱Rose GardenUrban park1.9 km→🌱LawnUrban park1.9 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park2.2 km→🌱Wellbeing GardenUrban park2.2 km→🌱Central ParkUrban park4.5 km→