Pinxton Castle motte and fortified manor with moated site and five fishponds
Getting here
53.10717, -1.31506
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Starbucks — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Starbucks — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Robin +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Robin +74 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Family friendly
Good match
café
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselle, 2-spot Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselle, 2-spot Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 18Walking route
Skegby TrailWalking route
Three Centres TrailWalking route
Tibshelf WalkWalking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 4Walking route
Cartwight Lanepublic footpath · 284 m
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Skegby TrailCycling route
Route 67Cycling route
Teversal TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Wildlife to spot
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