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Brandshill Wood

✦ Ancient woodland17 ha

📷 Andy Jamieson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

52.89391, -1.21279

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Tufted Duck
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Horse riding

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Duckweed Weevil, Acalyptus carpini, Microvelia (Microvelia) reticulata +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Duckweed Weevil, Acalyptus carpini, Microvelia (Microvelia) reticulata +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Bunny Old Wood Nature TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Skylark RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gotham Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef GHT
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Cycling

78 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N3Regional cycle route
Clifton <> City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N1Regional cycle route
Lilac GroveCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lady Bay <> South Nottm CollegeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Boots (Visitors)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

11 public paths nearby

Public paths
Chestnut Lanebridleway · 27 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 27 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
Davids Lanebridleway · 256 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 256 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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Inside Brandshill Wood

📷 Andy Jamieson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Inside Brandshill Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rushcliffe Country ParkUrban park4.4 km→🦉RUSHCLIFFE COUNTRY PARKNature reserve4.4 km→🏞️RUSHCLIFFECountry park4.4 km→🌱West ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Weirfield Recreation GroundUrban park2.2 km→🦉FOX COVERTNature reserve4.4 km→

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