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Jessop (Codnor) Monument

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Great 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Great Tit, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Great Tit, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 18Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeways 13Walking route
Named route
🚴

Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Ripley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Ripley GreenwayLocal cycle route
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Castle Lanerestricted byway · 550 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 550 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Jessops Monument and Monument Hall (Codnor Park)

Jessops Monument and Monument Hall (Codnor Park)

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