Getting here
52.69478, -0.69236
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Robin, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Robin, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — White Dead-nettle, Elder, Sweet Chestnut +28 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle +74 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle +74 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — White Dead-nettle, Cleavers, Groundsel +245 more · last seen 2024; Plants — White Dead-nettle, Cleavers, Groundsel +245 more · last seen 2024
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Pocket Plum, Thistle Rust, Rose Rust +1 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — Pocket Plum, Thistle Rust, Rose Rust +1 more · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km
Hereward WayWalking route
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
🚴Cycling
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route
National Byway in Rutland
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route
Route 63Cycling route
Rutland Water CircuitCycling route
Main RouteCycling route546 m
Main RouteCycling route890 m
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