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John Flamsteed Memorial Park

1 ha

📷 Rob Howl · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.01500, -1.40795

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 103m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +55 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Bearded Milkcap, Blueing Bracket, Cinnamon Webcap +20 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Bearded Milkcap, Blueing Bracket, Cinnamon Webcap +20 more · last seen 2022

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby · 37 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
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeways Walk 11Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pottery Lanepublic footpath · 123 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 123 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Pottery Lanepublic footpath · 58 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 58 mSurface gravelPath type: track
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Ripley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Ripley GreenwayLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route102 m
Named routeLength 102 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route6 m
Named routeLength 6 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 67Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Lady Lanebridleway · 956 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 956 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Lady Lanebridleway · 53 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 53 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

John Flamsteed Memorial Park, Denby Village

📷 Rob Howl · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

John Flamsteed Memorial Park, Denby Village

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