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The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s farm - on the Nutbrook Trail next to Shipley Country Park is home to many farmland birds, wild flowers including orchids, invertebrates, brown hares and water voles.

A little pond, just off Shipley Common.

Easy to follow paths with a lot to see....

Known locally as `Swan Lake` this is a beautiful place to walk, bird watch and enjoy the views. Handy onsite parking.

Located along the Nutbrook Trail, adjacent to Straw's Bridge. Despite the stretch of water that gives it name to Manor Floods the water covers a relatively small proportion of the site.

The Derby and Nottingham Lodges appear to have been the last building projects at Shipley Hall, dating from c.1910 and designed by Sir Walter Tapper. Lodge and gates are separately Listed Grade II. Nottingham Lodge is a private residence.

This area has a long coal mining history with deep mines open from 1722 until the 1960's. On the closure of the mines the area was remediated, contoured and planted with trees. The lake was also created. Initially the park was run a s a theme park but this venture didn't work so it's back to nature.

Nice cafe with friendly staff. Good mid walk stops while exploring the local reservoirs and Shipley Country Park. Open Fri: 9:30 - 14:30. Sat & Sun: 9:00 - 16:00.