Glade
← Back Historic site

White Nancy

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Blackbird
  • 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2025

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown +81 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Scurfy Twiglet, Violet Bramble Rust +146 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 46 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Paddock Cottage WalkWalking route2 km

This enjoyable walk to Paddock Cottage, which also takes in Knightslow Wood, Pursfield Wood and Drinkwater Meadow, will reward you with memorable views of the surrounding area on a clear day.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 19Walking route15.3 km
Named routeLength 15.3 kmRegional walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 18Walking route13.7 km
Named routeLength 13.7 kmRegional walking route
Lime Avenue Ponds WalkWalking route3.2 km

The restoration of the Lime Avenue ponds in 2017 created a beautiful spot for visitors and a home for a variety of wildlife. This walk takes in the ponds, the tree-lined avenue, woodland and moorland, and across many areas of the estate.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ingersley Valepublic footpath · 95 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 95 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
🚴

Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Middlewood WayCycling route
Named route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route139 m
Named routeRef 55Length 139 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route46 m
Named routeRef 55Length 46 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-road
🚵

Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
Named route
Grit and Gears IIMountain bike route
Named route
Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Facilities

🅿️

Parking

1 nearby · 227m

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km