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Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Farm

10 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦41+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Collared Dove and Blue Tit
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Collared Dove, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +38 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Collared Dove, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +38 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +16 more · last seen 2019

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lateral Cryphaea, Blueish Veilwort, Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss +79 more · last seen 2017

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
Named route
Royal Shrovetide Challenge Walk (down'ards)Walking route
Named route
Bonnie Prince Charlie WalkWalking route28 km
Named routeLength 28 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route11.5 km
Named routeRef 68Length 11.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km
Named routeRef 68Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route94 m
Named routeRef 68Length 94 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 68Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Alkmonton Old Hall Farm, Alkmonton

Alkmonton Old Hall Farm, Alkmonton

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