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Succession of rectilinear enclosures SW of Shelford Manor

19 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome19 ha

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
  • 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

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Scathophaga stercoraria, Rhagonycha lutea +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Scathophaga stercoraria, Rhagonycha lutea +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Smew TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shoveler TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Goldeneye TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Mallard TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Water Lanepublic footpath · 208 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 208 mPath type: unclassified
Waterfurrows Lanepublic footpath · 235 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 235 mPath type: track
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Cycling

62 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Fosse 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Family Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Midland Road Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Gedling Village <> Burton JoyceCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Bridgford to Cotgrave (via A52)Cycling route
Named routeUk Nottinghamshire
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Mountain Bike RouteMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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