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The Rectory Paddock

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 271m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Robin +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Robin +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Black Sexton Beetle, Limnephilus lunatus, 7-spot Ladybird +24 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Torpel WayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John Clare Country routeCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
The Deepings (Lincolnshire Cycle Routes)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route582 m
Named routeRef 12Length 582 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rectory Paddock, Market Deeping

Rectory Paddock, Market Deeping

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