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Mitre Field

1 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.83713, -1.55340

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Mallard +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Mallard +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Trent Valley Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Matthew's Jittypublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mSurface woodPath type: footway
Matthew's Jittypublic footpath · 73 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 73 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Matthew's Jittypublic footpath · 58 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 58 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Regional cycle route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Great Northern GreenwayPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Hilton Local Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
The Tramway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Tramway Trail

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Field House, Repton School

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Field House, Repton School

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦BRETBY HALLHistoric site4.3 km→🌱Wystan ArboretumUrban park800 m→✦Bretby Castle fortified manorHistoric site3.6 km→💧Foremark ReservoirReservoir4 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds2.4 km→🌱Canterbury Community ParkUrban park4.5 km→

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