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Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill

0 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

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

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Canada Goose +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Canada Goose +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — White Campion, Garlic Mustard, Black Horehound +64 more · last seen 2025; Plants — White Campion, Garlic Mustard, Black Horehound +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Garlic Mustard, White Dead-nettle, Hogweed +10 more foraging species

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Tortoise Bug, Mystacides azurea +16 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Tortoise Bug, Mystacides azurea +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Lincolnshire Wolds WayWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Spa TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Living Landscapes (Short Route)Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Spa TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lindsey TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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