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The Hills

6 ha

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

53.07166, -1.29490

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 313m away

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Blue Tit, Robin +55 more · last seen 2026; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Blue Tit, Robin +55 more · last seen 2026; Lowland fens priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Painted Lady +296 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heath Star Moss, Common Tamarisk-moss, Endive Pellia +115 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
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Amber Valley Routeways 13Walking route
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Cromford Canal FootpathWalking route
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Three Centres TrailWalking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Christians Meeting House, Selston

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Christians Meeting House, Selston

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