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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +99 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +99 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Spires and Steeples Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stephen Langton TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Spires and Steeples TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nocton Roadpublic footpath · 56 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 56 mSurface asphaltPath type: secondary
The Parkpublic footpath · 220 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 220 mPath type: residential
Woodlands Closepublic footpath · 86 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 86 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lincoln Eastern Bypass NMU pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
North Hykeham Relief Road / Lincoln Southern Bypass NMU RouteCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Lincoln to Branston cycle pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Branston to Washingborough Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Boston to Lincoln

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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