Melton Country Park
Plan your visit
Getting here
52.77767, -0.87599
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
- 🌿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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +63 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +63 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Small Quaker, Common Quaker +33 more · last seen 2026; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Stinking Hellebore, Holly, Feverfew +27 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Mowbray WayWalking route14 km
Jubilee Way (Leicestershire)Walking route
🚴Cycling
14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 64Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route687 m
N/ACycling route24 m
Main RouteCycling route507 m
Main RouteCycling route41 m
Main RouteCycling route143 m
Wildlife to spot
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