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Medieval village remains immediately south of the church

17 ha

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

52.56600, -0.97907

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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
  • 🌿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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pheasant, Kestrel, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Pheasant, Kestrel, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ash, Hawthorn, Common Nettle +159 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Ash, Hawthorn, Common Nettle +159 more · last seen 2023

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Common Nettle, Elder +17 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Peacock, Small White +24 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Common Carder Bee, Peacock, Small White +24 more · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

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

Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route217 m
Named routeRef 6Length 217 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km
Named routeRef 63Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route745 m
Named routeRef 63Length 745 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴

Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Carlton Curlieu

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Carlton Curlieu

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The RecUrban park3.2 km→🌱Fordview Play ParkUrban park3.9 km→✦LANGTON HALLHistoric site4.7 km→✦Motte in Hall FieldHistoric site2.8 km→✦Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton WyvilleHistoric site4.7 km→🐄Kibworth Windmill Farm ParkVisitor farm2.5 km→

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