Getting here
52.98719, -1.33962
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mute Swan
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mute Swan
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Tufted Duck +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Tufted Duck +79 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area; Urban park — open green space
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 67
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination; picnic area
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
26 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Midshires WayWalking route370 km
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 6Walking route
🚴Cycling
31 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Route 672Cycling route
Ripley GreenwayCycling route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Bennerley ViaductCycling route
🐴Horse riding
30 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Slack Roadbridleway · 363 m
Wildlife to spot
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