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Getting here
52.85981, -1.28826
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Black-headed Gull
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Black-headed Gull
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull, Robin +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull, Robin +63 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull, Robin +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Black-headed Gull, Robin +63 more · last seen 2025
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 67
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Midshires Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Midshires WayWalking route370 km
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Erewash Circular Route 4Walking route
Erewash Circular Route 13Walking route
🚴Cycling
60 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 15Cycling route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Hathern <> KegworthCycling route
East Midlands AirportCycling route
Clifton <> KegworthCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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