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Vernons Folly

📷 David Lally · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Dogs welcome

Getting here

52.89196, -1.76007

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Grey Heron, Tufted Duck +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Grey Heron, Tufted Duck +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Clustered Feather-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss +136 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Clustered Feather-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss +136 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Lesser Bulrush, Hawthorn, Common Sorrel +15 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +34 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Exploring Sudbury - Village Trail, Sudbury HallWalking route2 km

The main trail covers a mix of terrain including cobbles, uneven surfaces and depending on the weather parts may be muddy. Through Sudbury village, the trail follows roads, some have pavements while others do not.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route135 m
Named routeLength 135 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route228 m
Named routeLength 228 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route349 m
Named routeLength 349 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route58 m
Named routeRef 549Length 58 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route645 m
Named routeLength 645 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Deercote From Sudbury Sports Field

📷 David Lally · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Deercote From Sudbury Sports Field

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦SUDBURY HALLHistoric site700 m→⚽Sudbury Cricket GroundPlaying field600 m→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds700 m→🌱Doveridge Playground and Tennis courtUrban park4.5 km→🌱Doveridge ParkUrban park4.5 km→✦Sudbury HallHistoric site700 m→

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