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Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge

4 ha

📷 Anthony Parkes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.86526, -1.36548

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • ✦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
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Chiffchaff +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Chiffchaff +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Green-veined White +38 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Green-veined White +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Purple-loosestrife, Field Bindweed, Ground-elder +15 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Purple-loosestrife, Field Bindweed, Ground-elder +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Ground-elder, Red Dead-nettle, Water Mint

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 15 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
Erewash Circular Route 4Walking route
Named route
Erewash Circular Route 13Walking route
Named route
Acre Lanepublic footpath · 180 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 180 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Acre Lanepublic footpath · 56 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 56 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Acre Lane Bridgepublic footpath · 18 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 18 mPath type: track
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Cycling

60 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Regional cycle route
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
East Midlands AirportCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A50 at Hicken's Bridge

📷 Anthony Parkes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A50 at Hicken's Bridge

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🌱Elvaston Castle Country ParkUrban park3.6 km→✦ELVASTON CASTLEHistoric site3.5 km→🏞️ELVASTON CASTLECountry park3.6 km→🌱Draycott Millennium GreenUrban park3.8 km→🌱Centenary GardenUrban park4.7 km→🌱Derby Canal PathUrban park4.7 km→

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