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Oakham Castle

0 ha
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Castle Cottage — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Alyxoria culmigena · last seen 2025; Fungi — Alyxoria culmigena · last seen 2025

Varies

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yarrow, Red Dead-nettle, Common Chickweed +4 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yarrow, Red Dead-nettle, Common Chickweed +4 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route

National Byway in Rutland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Rutland Water CircuitCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route546 m
Named routeRef 63Length 546 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route890 m
Named routeRef 63Length 890 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The great hall of Oakham Castle

The great hall of Oakham Castle

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