Getting here
52.88889, -1.22309
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Mute Swan
- ✦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
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Mute Swan
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Mute Swan, Robin +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Mute Swan, Robin +73 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Duckweed Weevil, Acalyptus carpini, Microvelia (Microvelia) reticulata +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Duckweed Weevil, Acalyptus carpini, Microvelia (Microvelia) reticulata +2 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Midshires WayWalking route370 km
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
The Big TrackWalking route
Erewash Circular Walk 20Walking route
Skylark RouteWalking route
Gotham Heritage TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
78 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Clifton <> City CentreCycling route
Lilac GroveCycling route
Boots (Visitors)Cycling route
Clifton <> KegworthCycling route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Chestnut Lanebridleway · 27 m
Wildlife to spot
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