The Monument
Getting here
52.64488, -0.27369
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Canada Goose
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Canada Goose
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Canada Goose, Mute Swan +86 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Moorhen, Canada Goose, Mute Swan +86 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 10-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 10-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter +2 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Common Mallow, Common Ragwort, Nipplewort +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Mallow, Common Ragwort, Nipplewort +5 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Torpel WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
41 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Seaplane CyclewayCycling route
John Clare Country routeCycling route
Bretton to centreCycling route
The Deepings (Lincolnshire Cycle Routes)Cycling route
The Green WheelCycling route
The Green WheelCycling route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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