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St John's Church

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.78216, -1.56874

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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
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +36 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Daisy, Cleavers +125 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Herb-Robert, Daisy, Cleavers +125 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Common Nettle, Garlic Mustard +14 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Gatekeeper +23 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Gatekeeper +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

90 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Conkers CircuitCycling route
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route26 m
Named routeLength 26 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 63Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Shell Brook TrailRound tripLocal cycle route
Hicks Lodge TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route
Named routeRef Family Forest TrailRound trip
Wood Farm TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Wood Farm Trail

Wildlife to spot

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St John's Church

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱The WashlandsUrban park4.3 km→🌱Newhall ParkUrban park600 m→🌱Diana Memorial GardenUrban park1.2 km→🌱Coronation ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Cadley ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Eureka ParkUrban park1.1 km→

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