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John Ball Covert

5 ha

📷 Andrew Tatlow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

52.50500, -1.06533

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Common Nettle, Hawthorn +12 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Willow Beauty, Dark Arches +210 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Willow Beauty, Dark Arches +210 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cow Parsley, Meadow Buttercup, Hogweed +122 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Cow Parsley, Meadow Buttercup, Hogweed +122 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 6Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route860 m
Named routeRef 6Length 860 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route500 m
Named routeRef 6Length 500 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track to Peashill Lodge Farm

📷 Andrew Tatlow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track to Peashill Lodge Farm

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✦Gumley medieval settlement remains, rabbit warren and field systems, 600m south west of the Church of St HelenHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Edward Road ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦Petlinge medieval settlement and manorial garden remains 90m west and 160m south east of All Saints' ChurchHistoric site4.6 km→✦Knaptoft medieval settlement and manorial complex including church, three fishponds and windmill moundHistoric site1 km→🌱Village Hall ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Village GreenUrban park3.6 km→

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