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Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat

3 ha

Plan your visit

HeritageFungiBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦11+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Canada Goose
  • 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

7 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Oak Mildew, Yellowing Oysterling, Hare'sfoot Inkcap +69 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Bird watching

Birds — Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Woodpigeon +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wild Privet, Hoary Ragwort, Round-fruited Rush +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ischnomera sanguinicollis, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Black-headed Cardinal Beetle +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Named routeRef 647Length 32 kmPoint-to-pointNational Cycle Network
National Byway (Nottinghamshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Nottinghamshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Southwell Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 647Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 647Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route350 m
Named routeRef 647Length 350 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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