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White Nancy

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.29098, -2.09237

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦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
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Walking

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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
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Cycling

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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
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Mountain biking

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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
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Horse riding

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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

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White Nancy

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

White Nancy

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 227m

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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