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Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall

16 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsFungi
Free entryDogs welcome16 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🍄Mushroom 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
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Little Egret, Grey Heron, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Little Egret, Grey Heron, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Sycamore Tarspot, Yellow Brain, Conifer Mazegill +10 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Sycamore Tarspot, Yellow Brain, Conifer Mazegill +10 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly +128 more · last seen 2025; Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly +128 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Blackthorn, Sweet Violet, Lesser Celandine +36 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Blackthorn, Sweet Violet, Lesser Celandine +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 6Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route860 m
Named routeRef 6Length 860 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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