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Martinsthorpe deserted medieval village

7 ha

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

52.63271, -0.72052

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Black-headed Gull
  • ✦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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way; Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route

National Byway in Rutland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Rutland Water CircuitCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route546 m
Named routeRef 63Length 546 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route890 m
Named routeRef 63Length 890 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Site of the deserted medieval village of Martinsthorpe

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Site of the deserted medieval village of Martinsthorpe

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Oakham CastleUrban park4.3 km→🌱Cutts CloseUrban park4.4 km→🌱Cutts Close ParkUrban park4.4 km→🏞️RUTLAND WATERCountry park4.7 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds4.3 km→🌱Royce Recreation GroundUrban park4.4 km→