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VERNATTS

2 ha

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WildlifeBirdsDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • The Coffee Pot — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Blackbird +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Juniper Shieldbug +18 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Juniper Shieldbug +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby

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

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Deepings (Lincolnshire Cycle Routes)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Spalding/SpringfieldCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 12Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 12Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Vernatts is a 2-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in South Holland, East Midlands, England. The area features small water bodies and grassland, providing habitats for amphibians and a range of aquatic birds.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Johnson Community Hospital: waiting room

Johnson Community Hospital: waiting room

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