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Sunnyhill Recreational Ground

11 ha

📷 Peter Kazmierczak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

52.89056, -1.48700

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Speckled Wood, Small White +31 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Speckled Wood, Small White +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 17Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Bonnie Prince Charlie WalkWalking route28 km
Named routeLength 28 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

94 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66Regional cycle route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Great Northern GreenwayPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sunny Hill Recreation Ground

📷 Peter Kazmierczak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sunny Hill Recreation Ground

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Markeaton ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Alvaston ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Osmaston ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Sir Peter Hilton Memorial GardensUrban park3.7 km→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park3.7 km→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park3.8 km→

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