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Riverside Park

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Godsey Lane Coffee — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Robin +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Robin +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Limnephilus flavicornis, Limnephilus lunatus +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — White Dead-nettle, Red Dead-nettle, Smooth Sow-thistle +11 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Torpel WayWalking route
Named route
Wren Closepublic footpath · 147 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 147 mPath type: footway
Swallow Walkpublic footpath · 82 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 82 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John Clare Country routeCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
The Deepings (Lincolnshire Cycle Routes)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route582 m
Named routeRef 12Length 582 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Mill Roadbridleway · 871 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 871 mSurface pavedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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