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💧 Reservoir

Oxclose 1

· Forestry England

Getting here

53.16664, -1.20759

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12

5 named nearby · 7 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

11

11 named nearby

Named route
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Horse riding

8

8 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Archaeological Way (old route) · Walking0
Dukeries Trail · Walking0
Meden Trail · Walking0
Skegby Trail · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Northfield Lane · public footpath
Northfield Lane · public footpath
Northfield Lane · public footpath

About this reservoir

Oxclose 1 is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.

Wildlife to spot

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

Mansfield Woodhouse Caravan and Car Storage · 242m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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