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Medieval fishponds 380m south east of Nursery Lodge

1 ha

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.49589, -0.33015

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ✦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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Harebell, Black Nightshade, Weld +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
Sandbraes Lanepublic footpath · 213 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 213 mPath type: unclassified
Navigation Lanepublic footpath · 405 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 405 mPath type: track
Navigation Lanepublic footpath · 158 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 158 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

3 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 route4.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Swallow, Rothwell, Binbrook, Walesby Top loopMountain bike route58 km
Named routeLength 58 kmLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Westwards along the North Kelsey Road from Caistor: aerial 2025 (1)

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Westwards along the North Kelsey Road from Caistor: aerial 2025 (1)

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉NETTLETON TOPNature reserve2.1 km→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds800 m→⛪Nettleton Methodist ChurchReligious grounds800 m→✦Caistor Roman townHistoric site800 m→✦Hundon ManorHistoric site1.3 km→🌱Mill Farm GardenUrban park4.2 km→