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Hemington Chapel

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 291m 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 — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Pied Wagtail +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Pied Wagtail +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Common Ragwort, Field Maple +217 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Common Ragwort, Field Maple +217 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Rhaphigaster nebulosa, 7-spot Ladybird +68 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Rhaphigaster nebulosa, 7-spot Ladybird +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Hawthorn, Garlic Mustard +25 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Erewash Valley TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route
Clifton <> KegworthCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Hathern <> KegworthCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
East Midlands AirportCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Church Lanebridleway · 931 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 931 mSurface unpavedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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