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Willoughby deserted medieval village, post-medieval moated manor, church, six fishponds, ridge and furrow and hollow way

14 ha
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Mute Swan
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Mute Swan, Woodpigeon +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Mute Swan, Woodpigeon +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Setaceous Hebrew Character +103 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Setaceous Hebrew Character +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Raspberry · last seen 2024; Plants — Raspberry · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 64Cycling route
Named routeRef 64National Cycle Network
National Byway (Nottinghamshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Nottinghamshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Southwell Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route915 m
Named routeRef 64Length 915 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route431 m
Named routeRef 64Length 431 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route256 m
Named routeRef 64Length 256 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth

Wildlife to spot

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