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Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington

12 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome12 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
  • 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

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Turtle Dove +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Turtle Dove +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Bruch's Pincushion +47 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Bruch's Pincushion +47 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Athous haemorrhoidalis, Small White +44 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Athous haemorrhoidalis, Small White +44 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

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

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route629 m
Named routeRef 1Length 629 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

East Torrington Medieval Settlement: aerial 2021

East Torrington Medieval Settlement: aerial 2021

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