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Marshall's Covert

10 ha

📷 Robert Neilson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

53.60218, -0.41414

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🌿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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Kestrel +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Kestrel +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Synchita undata, Hairy Shieldbug +53 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Synchita undata, Hairy Shieldbug +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Blackthorn, Scarlet Pimpernel, Autumn Gentian +40 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Blackthorn, Scarlet Pimpernel, Autumn Gentian +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Blackthorn, Apple-mint, White Dead-nettle +4 more foraging species

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barton-upon-Humber to Barnetby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route259 m
Named routeRef 1Length 259 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route98 m
Named routeRef 1Length 98 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route112 m
Named routeRef 1Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Edge of Marshall's Covert, Elsham Wolds

📷 Robert Neilson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Edge of Marshall's Covert, Elsham Wolds

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Medieval settlement of CroxtonHistoric site4.8 km→🌱Elsham Hall GardensUrban park2.1 km→🌱Wootton Pocket ParkUrban park4.6 km→✦Roman settlementHistoric site4.9 km→⛪St Barnaba's ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→⛪St Clement's ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→

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