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Pinxton Wharf

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and Peregrine
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Charitea — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Peregrine, Raven +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Peregrine, Raven +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +165 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 18Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Skegby TrailWalking route
Named route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
Cromford Canal FootpathWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Ripley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Ripley GreenwayLocal cycle route
Skegby TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 67Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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