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Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove

40 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome40 ha

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 Jackdaw and Kestrel
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Kestrel, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Kestrel, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue, Small Tortoiseshell +7 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue, Small Tortoiseshell +7 more · last seen 2021

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Greater Water-moss, Kneiff's Hook-moss · last seen 2021; Plants — Greater Water-moss, Kneiff's Hook-moss · last seen 2021

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
🐴

Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Parson Drovebridleway · 278 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 278 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

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