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Petlinge medieval settlement remains 170m north of Whitehouse Farm

6 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

52.53005, -1.12304

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
  • 🌿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
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Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Wren, Carrion Crow +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Wren, Carrion Crow +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Cow Parsley, Spear Thistle +68 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bramble, Cow Parsley, Spear Thistle +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Banded Demoiselle, Peacock +23 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Orange-tip, Banded Demoiselle, Peacock +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Hawthorn, Common Nettle +8 more foraging species

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blaby Village Heritage TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route625 m
Named routeRef 6Length 625 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route51 m
Named routeRef 6Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route338 m
Named routeRef 6Length 338 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route367 m
Named routeRef 6Length 367 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Main Street, Peatling Magna

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Main Street, Peatling Magna

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Oakfield ParkUrban park4.6 km→✦Petlinge medieval settlement and manorial garden remains 90m west and 160m south east of All Saints' ChurchHistoric site400 m→🌱Oliver ParkUrban park4.8 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→✦Knaptoft medieval settlement and manorial complex including church, three fishponds and windmill moundHistoric site4.7 km→⛳Blaby Golf RangeGolf course4.6 km→

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