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Black Wood

7 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome7 ha

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
  • 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
  • 🐕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
National trailHorse ridingWalking trails

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Wren +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Wren +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Harebell, Black Nightshade +38 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Harebell, Black Nightshade +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +21 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Swallow, Rothwell, Binbrook, Walesby Top loopMountain bike route58 km
Named routeLength 58 kmLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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