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Standing cross on The Green, 130m north west of The Bede House

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 152m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Chiffchaff +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Chiffchaff +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Firethorn Leaf Miner, Red Admiral +44 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Knapweed, False Oat-grass, Common Nettle +315 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: THE BEDE HOUSE

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Physconia grisea, Lecanora chlarotera s. lat., Oak Moss +1 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Northamptonshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route

National Byway in Rutland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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