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PicnicBirdsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome141 ha
Getting here
52.94629, -1.20915
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
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
8 activitiesPicnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets, picnic area
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾15 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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▾Walking
The Big TrackWalking route▾
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route▾
Named route
Arboretum Route 2Walking route▾
Named route
Park StepsWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Skylark RouteWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Charnock Walkpublic footpath · 9 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Charnock Walkpublic footpath · 137 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 137 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
🚴Cycling
▾120 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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▾Cycling
Route 15Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route▾
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Lane Cycle GatewayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
River LeenCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route N9Cycling route▾
Named routeRef N9Regional cycle route
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
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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