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54.61056, -1.52685
Open directionsv ✦ Scheduled Ancient Monument — Nationally protected archaeological site on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Scheduled monuments represent the best surviving examples of England's irreplaceable archaeological heritage.
Archaeological site scheduled monument
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🐦 98+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon ✦ 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 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦 98+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon ✦ 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 £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +95 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +95 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral +76 more · last seen 2019; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral +76 more · last seen 2019
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Canadian Waterweed, Great Burnet +52 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Canadian Waterweed, Great Burnet +52 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walking route ▾
Named route Ref 7 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Historical Circuit Walk Walking route ▾
Named route Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Barmpton & Little Ketton Walking route ▾
Named route Ref 2 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Brafferton & Newton Ketton Walking route ▾
Named route Ref 3 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map H100 - Sedgefield Walking route ▾
Named route Ref 12 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map 5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Cycleway Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 725 National Cycle Network
Show on map Locomotion Way Cycling route 3.2 km ▾
Named route Length 3.2 km Local cycle route
Show on map Hardwick Park circular route Cycling route ▾
Named route Round trip Local cycle route
Show on map Great North Cycleway Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 725 National Cycle Network
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 520 m ▾
Named route Ref 1 Length 520 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface asphalt
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Public paths
Wildgoose Lane bridleway · 117 m ▾
Public path bridleway Length 117 m Path type: track
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