Getting here
52.61635, -1.33457
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Coot +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Coot +79 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Jellybaby, Amanita Wridog, Glistening Inkcap +14 more · last seen 2024; Fungi — Jellybaby, Amanita Wridog, Glistening Inkcap +14 more · last seen 2024
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Bramble, Hogweed, Autumn Hawkbit +22 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Red-legged Robberfly, Green Shieldbug, Common Carder Bee +115 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Red-legged Robberfly, Green Shieldbug, Common Carder Bee +115 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ivy, White Clover, Broad-leaved Dock +123 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Ivy, White Clover, Broad-leaved Dock +123 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
National Forest WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 63Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
N/ACycling route1.3 km
N/ACycling route988 m
Main RouteCycling route46 m
N/ACycling route902 m
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