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Blindpool Spinney - Broadleaved woodland

4 ha
DogsWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 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
  • 🐕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

6 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Jurassic Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Knightley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Canons Ashby Parkland Walk, Canons AshbyWalking route1 km

Easy circular walk with gentle inclines and some uneven ground. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Note you will have to pay admission if you wish to do this trail, see website for up to date prices.

Named routeLength 1 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route343 m
Named routeRef 50Length 343 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.7 km
Named routeRef 50Length 5.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km
Named routeRef 50Length 3.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route146 m
Named routeRef 50Length 146 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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