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Getting here
53.03833, -1.26307
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coot and Grey Heron
- 🌳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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coot and Grey Heron
- 🌳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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coot, Grey Heron, Mallard +73 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Coot, Grey Heron, Mallard +73 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Fox-tail Feather-moss, Fallacious Beard-moss +29 more · last seen 2024; Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 6Walking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Amber Valley Routeways 13Walking route
🚴Cycling
29 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Route △Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route180 m
Wildlife to spot
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