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Settlement site E of Greatford village

17 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Mute Swan
  • 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 — Wigeon, Mute Swan, Cormorant +90 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Mute Swan, Cormorant +90 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Large White, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Torpel WayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

5 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 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Greatford Road heading towards the village of Greatford

Greatford Road heading towards the village of Greatford

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