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52.84574, -1.32297
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Pied Wagtail +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Pied Wagtail +78 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Common Ragwort, Field Maple +217 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Common Ragwort, Field Maple +217 more · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
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
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Hawthorn, Garlic Mustard +25 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 16 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
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Erewash Valley TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Clifton <> KegworthCycling route
Route 15Cycling route
Hathern <> KegworthCycling route
East Midlands AirportCycling route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Church Lanebridleway · 931 m
Wildlife to spot
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