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ALKINCOATS WOODLAND

8 ha

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

53.86631, -2.18212

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Pennine Cycleway

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bronte WayWalking route71 km
Named routeLength 71 kmRegional walking route
Pendle WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Route 68Cycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Pendle Water BridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route50 m
Named routeRef 68Length 50 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route207 m
Named routeLength 207 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this nature reserve

Alkincoats Woodland is an 8-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Pendle, North West England. It features a mix of deciduous woodlands and meadows, attracting different wildlife, including birds, insects, and opportunities for walking and exploration.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridleway through the woodland at Colne Edge

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridleway through the woodland at Colne Edge

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Alkincoats ParkUrban park500 m→🌱Letcliffe Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Barrowford ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Letcliffe ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Millenium GreenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Knotts Lane Community GardenUrban park1.7 km→

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