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BADGERS HOLLOW, COTON PARK

10 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

6 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

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km

Newport to Burton on Trent

Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
Coton in the Elms Circular WalkWalking route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmLocal walking route
Spires and SteeplesWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

86 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Conkers CircuitCycling route
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 63Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route32 m
Named routeRef 63Length 32 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface pavementslabs
Main RouteCycling route25 m
Named routeRef 63Length 25 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Reedy pond in Coton Park Local Nature Reserve

Reedy pond in Coton Park Local Nature Reserve

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