Peat Hill, Settlement 1 ha
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55.23317, -3.29366
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🌿 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
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🌿 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 🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Ochthebius exsculptus, Elmis aenea, Green Drake +85 more · last seen 2022; Insects — Ochthebius exsculptus, Elmis aenea, Green Drake +85 more · last seen 2022
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Moschatel, Jacobaea, Ribwort Plantain +314 more · last seen 2017; Plants — Moschatel, Jacobaea, Ribwort Plantain +314 more · last seen 2017
Free
Plants — Meadowsweet, Dandelion, Hazel +27 more foraging species
Varies
🦅 Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Siskin, Wheatear, Dunnock +14 more · last seen 2023; Birds — Siskin, Wheatear, Dunnock +14 more · last seen 2023
Free
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Wildlife to spot
1,495 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 1,495 records · National Biodiversity Network Wheatear
Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe Grey Squirrel · Red Squirrel · Mole
Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis2025 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris2025 Mole Talpa europaea Common Pondskater · Velia (Plesiovelia) saulii · Oreodytes septentrionalis · Hydraena gracilis · Elmis aenea +12
Common Pondskater Gerris (Gerris) lacustris Velia (Plesiovelia) saulii Velia (Plesiovelia) saulii Oreodytes septentrionalis Oreodytes septentrionalis Hydraena gracilis Hydraena gracilis Elmis aenea Elmis aenea Ochthebius exsculptus Ochthebius exsculptus Adder's-tongue · Early-purple Orchid · Rubus nemoralis · Rubus dasyphyllus · Meadowsweet +127
Adder's-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum2022 Early-purple Orchid Orchis mascula2022 Rubus nemoralis Rubus nemoralis Rubus dasyphyllus Rubus dasyphyllus2023 Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria2022 Rough Meadow-grass Poa trivialis Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 1,495 records · National Biodiversity Network Wheatear
Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe Grey Squirrel · Red Squirrel · Mole
Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis2025 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris2025 Mole Talpa europaea Common Pondskater · Velia (Plesiovelia) saulii · Oreodytes septentrionalis · Hydraena gracilis · Elmis aenea +12
Common Pondskater Gerris (Gerris) lacustris Velia (Plesiovelia) saulii Velia (Plesiovelia) saulii Oreodytes septentrionalis Oreodytes septentrionalis Hydraena gracilis Hydraena gracilis Elmis aenea Elmis aenea Ochthebius exsculptus Ochthebius exsculptus Adder's-tongue · Early-purple Orchid · Rubus nemoralis · Rubus dasyphyllus · Meadowsweet +127
Adder's-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum2022 Early-purple Orchid Orchis mascula2022 Rubus nemoralis Rubus nemoralis Rubus dasyphyllus Rubus dasyphyllus2023 Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria2022 Rough Meadow-grass Poa trivialis Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Helophorus grandis
Helophorus grandis
Helophorus grandis
Helophorus grandis
Hydroporus incognitus Hydroporus incognitus
Hydroporus incognitus Hydroporus incognitus
Dinocras cephalotes Dinocras cephalotes
Dinocras cephalotes Dinocras cephalotes
Helophorus flavipes Helophorus flavipes
Helophorus flavipes Helophorus flavipes
Stenus juno Stenus juno
Stenus juno Stenus juno
Laccobius bipunctatus Laccobius bipunctatus
Laccobius bipunctatus Laccobius bipunctatus
Helophorus obscurus Helophorus obscurus
Helophorus obscurus Helophorus obscurus
Hydroporus nigrita Hydroporus nigrita
Hydroporus nigrita Hydroporus nigrita
Oreodytes sanmarkii Oreodytes sanmarkii
Oreodytes sanmarkii Oreodytes sanmarkii
Nebrioporus elegans Nebrioporus elegans
Nebrioporus elegans Nebrioporus elegans
Esolus parallelepipedus Esolus parallelepipedus
Esolus parallelepipedus Esolus parallelepipedus 2022
2022
Thyme-leaved Sandwort Arenaria serpyllifolia2022
Thyme-leaved Sandwort Arenaria serpyllifolia2022
Wood Anemone Anemone nemorosa2022
Wood Anemone Anemone nemorosa2022
Early Hair-grass Aira praecox2022
Early Hair-grass Aira praecox2022
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata2022
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata2022
Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella2022
Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella2022
Quaking-grass Briza media2022
Quaking-grass Briza media2022
Narrow Buckler-fern Dryopteris carthusiana2022
Narrow Buckler-fern Dryopteris carthusiana2022
Pale Sedge Carex pallescens2022
Pale Sedge Carex pallescens2022
Red Clover Trifolium pratense2022
Red Clover Trifolium pratense2022
Ficaria verna subsp. fertilis Ficaria verna subsp. fertilis2022
Ficaria verna subsp. fertilis Ficaria verna subsp. fertilis2022
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris2022
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris2022
Wild Thyme Thymus drucei2022
Wild Thyme Thymus drucei2022
Lady's Bedstraw Galium verum2022
Lady's Bedstraw Galium verum2022
Male-fern Dryopteris filix-mas2022
Male-fern Dryopteris filix-mas2022
Bugle Ajuga reptans2022
Bugle Ajuga reptans2022
Heather Calluna vulgaris2022
Heather Calluna vulgaris2022
Procumbent Pearlwort Sagina procumbens2022
Procumbent Pearlwort Sagina procumbens2022
Glaucous Sedge Carex flacca2022
Glaucous Sedge Carex flacca2022
Common Nettle Urtica dioica2022
Common Nettle Urtica dioica2022
Slender Parsley-piert Aphanes australis2022
Slender Parsley-piert Aphanes australis2022
Tufted Forget-me-not Myosotis laxa2022
Tufted Forget-me-not Myosotis laxa2022
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2022
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2022
Bulbous Buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus2022
Bulbous Buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus2022
Marsh Foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus2022
Marsh Foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus2022
Barren Strawberry Potentilla sterilis2022
Barren Strawberry Potentilla sterilis2022
Hard-fern Blechnum spicant2022
Hard-fern Blechnum spicant2022
Heath Bedstraw Galium saxatile2022
Heath Bedstraw Galium saxatile2022
Marsh Hawk's-beard Crepis paludosa2022
Marsh Hawk's-beard Crepis paludosa2022
Wild Strawberry Fragaria vesca2022
Wild Strawberry Fragaria vesca2022
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris2022
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris2022
Downy Oat Avenula pubescens2022
Downy Oat Avenula pubescens2022
Water Avens Geum rivale2022
Water Avens Geum rivale2022
Bramble Rubus fruticosus2022
Bramble Rubus fruticosus2022
Bush Vetch Vicia sepium2022
Bush Vetch Vicia sepium2022
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata2022
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata2022
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus2022
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus2022
Broad-leaved Willowherb Epilobium montanum2022
Broad-leaved Willowherb Epilobium montanum2022
Greater Plantain Plantago major2022
Greater Plantain Plantago major2022
Rough Hawkbit Leontodon hispidus2022
Rough Hawkbit Leontodon hispidus2022
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil Lotus corniculatus2022
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil Lotus corniculatus2022
Rosebay Willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium2022
Rosebay Willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium2022
Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea2022
Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea2022
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata2022
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata2022
Sheep's-fescue Festuca ovina2022
Sheep's-fescue Festuca ovina2022
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius2022
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius2022
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2022
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2022
Smooth Lady's-mantle Alchemilla glabra2022
Smooth Lady's-mantle Alchemilla glabra2022
Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus2022
Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus2022
Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera2022
Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera2022
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense2022
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense2022
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys2022
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys2022
Mountain Melick Melica nutans2022
Mountain Melick Melica nutans2022
Eared Willow Salix aurita2022
Eared Willow Salix aurita2022
Common Butterwort Pinguicula vulgaris2022
Common Butterwort Pinguicula vulgaris2022
Meadow Foxtail Alopecurus pratensis2022
Meadow Foxtail Alopecurus pratensis2022
Daisy Bellis perennis2022
Daisy Bellis perennis2022
Yarrow Achillea millefolium2022
Yarrow Achillea millefolium2022
Brown Sedge Carex disticha2022
Brown Sedge Carex disticha2022
Devil's-bit Scabious Succisa pratensis2022
Devil's-bit Scabious Succisa pratensis2022
Heath Speedwell Veronica officinalis2022
Heath Speedwell Veronica officinalis2022
Bitter-vetch Lathyrus linifolius2022
Bitter-vetch Lathyrus linifolius2022
Carnation Sedge Carex panicea2022
Carnation Sedge Carex panicea2022
Purple Moor-grass Molinia caerulea2022
Purple Moor-grass Molinia caerulea2022
Cuckooflower Cardamine pratensis2022
Cuckooflower Cardamine pratensis2022
Primrose Primula vulgaris2022
Primrose Primula vulgaris2022
Tormentil Potentilla erecta2022
Tormentil Potentilla erecta2022
Lemon-scented Fern Oreopteris limbosperma2022
Lemon-scented Fern Oreopteris limbosperma2022
Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus2022
Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus2022
Common Milkwort Polygala vulgaris2022
Common Milkwort Polygala vulgaris2022
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia2022
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia2022
Red Fescue Festuca rubra2022
Red Fescue Festuca rubra2022
Great Wood-rush Luzula sylvatica2022
Great Wood-rush Luzula sylvatica2022
Broad Buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata2022
Broad Buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata2022
Spring-sedge Carex caryophyllea2022
Spring-sedge Carex caryophyllea2022
Flea Sedge Carex pulicaris2022
Flea Sedge Carex pulicaris2022
Marsh Valerian Valeriana dioica2022
Marsh Valerian Valeriana dioica2022
Soft-rush Juncus effusus2022
Soft-rush Juncus effusus2022
Autumn Hawkbit Scorzoneroides autumnalis2022
Autumn Hawkbit Scorzoneroides autumnalis2022
Sharp-flowered Rush Juncus acutiflorus2022
Sharp-flowered Rush Juncus acutiflorus2022
White Clover Trifolium repens2022
White Clover Trifolium repens2022
Common Yellow-sedge Carex demissa2022
Common Yellow-sedge Carex demissa2022
Heath Groundsel Senecio sylvaticus2022
Heath Groundsel Senecio sylvaticus2022
Hard Shield-fern Polystichum aculeatum2022
Hard Shield-fern Polystichum aculeatum2022
Scaly Male-fern Dryopteris affinis2022
Scaly Male-fern Dryopteris affinis2022
Alchemilla filicaulis subsp. vestita Alchemilla filicaulis subsp. vestita2022
Alchemilla filicaulis subsp. vestita Alchemilla filicaulis subsp. vestita2022
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens2022
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens2022
Wood Crane's-bill Geranium sylvaticum2022
Wood Crane's-bill Geranium sylvaticum2022
Asplenium trichomanes subsp. quadrivalens Asplenium trichomanes subsp. quadrivalens2022
Asplenium trichomanes subsp. quadrivalens Asplenium trichomanes subsp. quadrivalens2022
Crosswort Cruciata laevipes2022
Crosswort Cruciata laevipes2022
Cleavers Galium aparine2022
Cleavers Galium aparine2022
Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum2022
Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum2022
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea2022
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea2022
Pignut Conopodium majus2022
Pignut Conopodium majus2022
Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta2022
Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta2022
Raspberry Rubus idaeus2022
Raspberry Rubus idaeus2022
Grey-headed Hawkweed Hieracium neopinnatifidum2022
Grey-headed Hawkweed Hieracium neopinnatifidum2022
Lady-fern Athyrium filix-femina2022
Lady-fern Athyrium filix-femina2022
Dark-leaved Willow Salix myrsinifolia2022
Dark-leaved Willow Salix myrsinifolia2022
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2022
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2022
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra2022
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra2022
Mouse-ear-hawkweed Pilosella officinarum2022
Mouse-ear-hawkweed Pilosella officinarum2022
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense2022
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense2022
Zigzag Clover Trifolium medium2022
Zigzag Clover Trifolium medium2022
Fairy Flax Linum catharticum2022
Fairy Flax Linum catharticum2022
Hairy Wood-rush Luzula pilosa2022
Hairy Wood-rush Luzula pilosa2022
Bracken Pteridium aquilinum2022
Bracken Pteridium aquilinum2022
Smooth Meadow-grass Poa pratensis2022
Smooth Meadow-grass Poa pratensis2022
Common Valerian Valeriana officinalis2022
Common Valerian Valeriana officinalis2022
Changing Forget-me-not Myosotis discolor2022
Changing Forget-me-not Myosotis discolor2022
Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis2022
Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis2022
Crested Dog's-tail Cynosurus cristatus2022
Crested Dog's-tail Cynosurus cristatus2022
Blue Water-speedwell Veronica anagallis-aquatica2022
Blue Water-speedwell Veronica anagallis-aquatica2022
Wavy Hair-Grass Avenella flexuosa2022
Wavy Hair-Grass Avenella flexuosa2022
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa2022
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa2022
Field Forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis2022
Field Forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis2022
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris2022
Common Bent Agrostis capillaris2022
Burnet-saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga2022
Burnet-saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga2022
Mountain Pansy Viola lutea2022
Mountain Pansy Viola lutea2022
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre2022
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre2022
Heath Wood-rush Luzula multiflora2022
Heath Wood-rush Luzula multiflora2022
Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne2022
Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne2022
Field Wood-rush Luzula campestris2022
Field Wood-rush Luzula campestris2022
Common Dog-violet Viola riviniana2022
Common Dog-violet Viola riviniana2022
Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa2022
Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa2022
Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum2022
Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum2022
Dandelion Taraxacum2022
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