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Denton village cross

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Tufted Duck
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 206m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Tufted Duck, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF ST ANDREW

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mute Swan, Tufted Duck, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Large Yellow Underwing, Setaceous Hebrew Character +182 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jubilee Way (Leicestershire)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

53 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 64Cycling route
Named routeRef 64National Cycle Network
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11Regional cycle route
National Byway (Lincolnshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Lincolnshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Lincolnshire Cycle TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 64Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Denton: cottage near the church

Denton: cottage near the church

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