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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha
Getting here
52.71868, -1.52362
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕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
Best for
6 activitiesBird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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▾Walking
National Forest WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Ivanhoe WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Pastures Lanepublic footpath · 902 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 902 mPath type: unclassified
🚴Cycling
▾53 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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▾Cycling
Conkers CircuitCycling route▾
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route659 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 659 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route26 m▾
Named routeLength 26 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route160 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 160 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
🚵Mountain biking
▾5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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▾Mountain biking
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Family Forest TrailRound trip
Wood Farm TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Wood Farm Trail
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Shell Brook TrailRound tripLocal cycle route
Hicks Lodge TrailMountain bike route▾
Named route
Pooley Country Park mountain bike routeMountain bike route▾
Named routeRound trip
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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22 photos from nearby open sources
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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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