Welcome to Broughton Common

Broughton Common is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in the heart of Lincolnshire. The common is a vast expanse of heathland, woodland, and grassland that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and bird watchers who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the abundance of wildlife. The common is also a great place for families to spend a day out, with plenty of picnic areas and walking trails to explore.

One of the most striking features of Broughton Common is its heathland, which is a rare and valuable habitat in the UK. The heathland is home to a variety of plants and animals that are adapted to the harsh conditions of the area, including heather, gorse, and lizards. The common is also home to several species of birds, including the nightjar, which is a rare and elusive bird that can be heard calling at dusk. Visitors to the common can also spot other wildlife such as deer, foxes, and rabbits.

Broughton Common is not only a beautiful natural area, but it also has a rich cultural history. The common was once used as a training ground for soldiers during World War II, and there are still remnants of the military presence in the area, including old trenches and bomb craters. The common is also home to several ancient burial mounds, which are believed to date back to the Bronze Age. These mounds are a fascinating glimpse into the past and provide a unique insight into the lives of the people who lived in the area thousands of years ago.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Broughton House College Miscellaneous Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Keith Salmon	High Street Brant Broughton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0SL 1400272929 School Website
Brant Broughton Church Of England And Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Moore	Mill Lane Brant Broughton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0RP 01400272035 School Website
Leadenham Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Nicholson	Main Road Leadenham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0QB 1400272702 School Website
Sir William Robertson Academy Welbourn Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Guest	Main Road Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0PA 01400272422 School Website
The Welbourn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Boulter	High Street Welbourn Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 0NH 01400272798 School Website
Bassingham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Betts	Lincoln Road Bassingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9HQ 1522788395 School Website
Caythorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hunt	High Street Caythorpe Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 3DR 1400272600 School Website
Witham Prospect School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Smith	Old Harbour Farm Newark Road Norton Disney Lincolnshire LN6 9JR 1522789067 School Website
The Claypole Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Wells	School Lane Claypole Newark Lincolnshire NG23 5BQ 01636626268 School Website
Coddington C Of E Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs T Head	Brownlows Hill Coddington Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 2QA 01636702974 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 6.68 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 6.72 Miles

Newark North Gate Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LS 6.92 Miles

Newark Castle Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1FW 7.31 Miles

Ancaster Station Approach, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3RA 7.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pevler And Brown Luxury Travel 01522 788552 16 Torgate Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HF 3.33 Miles
Micks Taxis 07796 603304 1 Back Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2SD 3.61 Miles
Newark Elite Cars 01636 651511 8 Levellers Way, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2GF 5.81 Miles
J R S 01636 640488 Cressy Holme Farm Bullpit Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LZ 5.85 Miles
J R's Taxis Newark Ltd 01636 640488 Unit T5 Cressy Holme Farm, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LZ 5.85 Miles
J And S Taxis 01636 681679 73 Ruby's Walk, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3FA 6.10 Miles
Newark Taxi Service 07785 525200 Pinfold Lane, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LP 6.25 Miles
Yellow Cabs 01636 705200 Unit 13/Jessop Way, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2ER 6.43 Miles
Gs Taxis 01636 682945 242 London Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3HG 6.47 Miles
T S Taxis 01636 659571 16 Jericho Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3GT 6.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meeting House Lane Brant Broughton Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Brant Broughton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welbourn Road Brant Broughton Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stagglethorpe Village Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckingham Camp Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Le Moorland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Cum Beckingham Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckingham Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leadenham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Station Road Leadenham Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stapleford Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotts Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fenton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Welbourn Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulbeck Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Bassingham Surgery 01522 788250	Bassingham Surgery 20 Torgate Lane Bassingham Lincolnshire LN5 9HF
Caythorpe	52 High Street Caythorpe Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 3DN
Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery 01522 811411	Grantham Road Navenby Lincolnshire LN5 0JJ
Joe Hallam Suite, Newark Showground - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lincoln Road Winthorpe Newark NG24 2NY
Cranwell Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cranwell Sleaford NG34 8HB

Local Stores

Navenby
40 High Street
Navenby
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN5 0DZ
01522 811659
Store Website
5.03 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Leadenham
Lincoln Road
Leadenham
LN5 0PQ
01400 318369
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Park View Vets - Witham St Hughs
10 Muntjac Way Witham St Hughs Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9WF 5.15 miles

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Minster Veterinary Centre
Unit 2 Fernwood Park Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3RS 01636 812133 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 6.08 miles
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Animals Treated
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OOH cover provided by our own vets
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Our Newark branch is open 8am-5pm. OOH cover provided by our own vets
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OOH cover provided by our own vets

Companion Veterinary Clinic Ltd
9 Bullpit Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3PT 01636 707636 paul_dowie@hotmail.com Website 6.16 miles
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Medivet Balderton
231 London Road New Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3HB 01636 701523 balderton@medivet.co.uk Website 6.38 miles
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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 6.83 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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Minster Veterinary Centre
Maltkiln Lane Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1HN 01636 612906 info@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 6.98 miles
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We provide our own OOH cover
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We provide our own OOH cover
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Local Dog Walks

Belton House
Belton House Is A National Trust Estate With Loads Of Parkland To Explore. Its Just Outside Of Grantham And Easy To Find. It's Not Free To Walk, It's S About £9. But It's S Big Enough To Spend Hours Here If Your Dog Likes Long Walks, Or Why Not Walk And Picnic! You Can Do A Basic Walk On The Tarmac Drive In Front Of The House, And Then Loop Around By The River. Or Pass By The Front Of The House And Out Towards The Hill. Walk All The Way Up To Belmont Tower For Great Views. Humphrey Enjoyed His Walk Here As There Are Trees, Open Grassland, A Pond, River And Other Doggie Friends To Play With. The Back Drop Of The House Is Lovely. Dogs Must Be On Leads. There Are Deer On Site. High Road Belton Grantham Belton Grantham Lancashire NG32 2LW 9.31 miles Head Towards Grantham, Sign Posted From The Town Centre. There Maybe Other Entrances, Other Than The Main Gate Where You Can Enter.

Location what3words pinging.resting.mixed

Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 9.67 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

Location what3words roadshow.suckle.outfitter

Ruskington Leasingham Lane
Dirt Path Lined With Trees And Bushes, Perfect For Dogs And Off Lead Exercise. Relatively Straight Path, And Has A Bridge Over Water, Which My Dog Loves To Dip Into For A Drink 12 Leasingham Ln Ruskington Sleaford NG34 9AQ 10.26 miles Walk Along Leasingham Lane, Until You Reach The Intersection With A Dirt Path On Your Right And A Road On The Left. Take The Road, Which Has A White House Along It, And Continue Walking Until You Reach The Grass And Trees. Walk Through The Obvious Path In The Trees, Until The End Of The Path Opens Into A Clearing. There There Is A Bridge And Another Path After That. Chose If You Want To Go Further Or Go Back. From Leasingham Lane To The Bridge, The Walk Is 2.5 Miles

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Lollycocks Field And River Walk
Lollycocks Field East Gate Sleaford NG34 7EA 10.99 miles On The Outskirts Of Town. Not Really Advertised Well. Look For What Looks Like A Bridge And Grassy Meadow. There Is A Path Leading Down And You Will See An Info Board.

Location what3words travel.ambitions.months

Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 11.01 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 11.79 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-11.7°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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