Getting here
53.16713, -1.31694
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, Woodpigeon +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Wren, Woodpigeon +78 more · last seen 2026
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park
Waterside walks
Strong match
Open water — lake or pond with public access; parking
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Dog's Mercury, Bluebell, Wood Anemone +36 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Dog's Mercury, Bluebell, Wood Anemone +36 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Elder, Dandelion, Ramsons +2 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Archaeological Way (old route)Walking route
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km
Wellies not essential!
Skegby TrailWalking route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km
Dogs on leads in the park.
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Stockley TrailCycling route
Skegby TrailCycling route
Route 67Cycling route
Teversal TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Main RouteCycling route76 m
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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