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Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel

6 ha

📷 Trevor Rickard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

53.18593, -1.32950

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Snowdrop, Dandelion +25 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bluebell, Snowdrop, Dandelion +25 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 14-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025; Insects — 14-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 25 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Archaeological Way (old route)Walking route
Named route
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km

Wellies not essential!

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Sculpture Trail, HardwickWalking route5.3 km

Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail. Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 242 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 242 mSurface pavedPath type: service
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 53 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mSurface pavedPath type: service
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 19 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 19 mSurface pavedPath type: service
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stockley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Skegby TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Teversal TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Named routeRef 67Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Named routeRef 67Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Site of Stainsby Manor - 1

📷 Trevor Rickard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Site of Stainsby Manor - 1

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦HARDWICK HALLHistoric site2.3 km→🌱Silverhill WoodUrban park4.2 km→🏞️HARDWICK HALL - DERBYSHIRECountry park1.9 km→🦉WILLIAMTHORPENature reserve2.2 km→🌱Hardwick ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Hardwick Estate GardensUrban park2.4 km→

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