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SINFIN MOOR

24 ha

📷 Richard Vince · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome24 ha

Getting here

52.87653, -1.48260

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 256m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Regional cycle route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Great Northern GreenwayPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Sinfin Moor is a 24-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Derby, East Midlands, England. Visitors can explore wetland and meadow habitats, which support diverse wildlife, including migratory birds, with walking routes available for outdoor activities.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sinfin Lane, Sinfin Moor (1)

📷 Richard Vince · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sinfin Lane, Sinfin Moor (1)

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Alvaston ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Osmaston ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Sunnydale ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Normanton ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱King George V Playing FieldsUrban park3.4 km→🌱Sunnyhill Recreational GroundUrban park1.6 km→

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