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HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome687 ha
Getting here
52.69859, -0.62187
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v4 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Hereward WayWalking route▾
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km▾
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
Old Dairy Yardpublic footpath · 30 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 30 mPath type: residential
🚴Cycling
v7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Rutland Water CircuitCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route▾
National Byway in Rutland
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 63Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route890 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 890 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km▾
Named routeRef 63Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v23 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
West Endbridleway · 28 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 28 mPath type: residential
West Endbridleway · 94 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 94 mPath type: service
New Field Roadbridleway · 189 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 189 mPath type: residential
About this historic site
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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