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Robie's Gorse

1 ha

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.63298, -1.45030

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Linnet and House Sparrow
  • 🌿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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Linnet, House Sparrow, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Linnet, House Sparrow, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Common Nettle +27 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Apple Leaf Miner, Meadow Brown +107 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Apple Leaf Miner, Meadow Brown +107 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Great Willowherb, Blackthorn, Hawthorn +257 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Great Willowherb, Blackthorn, Hawthorn +257 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 52Cycling route
Named routeRef 52National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 52Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 63Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 52Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 63Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track to Robies Gorse Farm

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track to Robies Gorse Farm

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️MARKET BOSWORTH PARKCountry park4.2 km→🌱Market Bosworth Country ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Bosworth ParkUrban park4.2 km→🏞️BATTLEFIELD OF BOSWORTHCountry park4.8 km→🌱Shenton StationUrban park4.6 km→🌱Bosworth Battlefield Country ParkUrban park4.9 km→

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