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THE HERMITAGE

1 ha

📷 Pete Wise · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.13331, -1.22276

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 166m away — 8 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Maun Valley Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Meden TrailWalking route
Named route
Skegby TrailWalking route
Named route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Centres TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Skegby TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Teversal TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route428 m
Named routeRef 6Length 428 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Main RouteCycling route149 m
Named routeRef 6Length 149 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route201 m
Named routeRef 6Length 201 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Kings Mill Lanebridleway · 214 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 214 mSurface pavedPath type: track
Kings Mill Lanebridleway · 107 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 107 mSurface pavedPath type: bridleway
Timberland Trailbridleway · 579 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 579 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Kings Mill Lanebridleway · 71 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 71 mSurface pavedPath type: bridleway

About this nature reserve

The Hermitage is a Local Nature Reserve of 1 hectare located in Mansfield, East Midlands. This urban green space offers a small woodland area, attracting local bird species and providing a quiet retreat for visitors seeking short walks.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Heron nesting at Hermitage LNR

📷 Pete Wise · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Heron nesting at Hermitage LNR

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Sutton LawnUrban park2.1 km→🌱Berry Hill ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Titchfield ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱CivicUrban park2.3 km→🌱Carr Bank ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Racecourse ParkUrban park3.5 km→

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