Getting here
53.41833, -1.79699
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
- 🐕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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Good match
Public woodland
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Alport Castles Loop, High Peak
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Derwent Valley and Reservoir Walk,Walking route7.4 km
Ladybower Reservoir, farmland and wooded cloughs. Views of Derwent Valley and High Peak area. Rough walking through fields, woodland paths, roads and open moorland. Dogs must be on leads.
Crook Hill Circular (Ethel), High PeakWalking route11.5 km
Lost Lad and Back Tor (Ethels), High PeakWalking route12.1 km
Kinder Scout Circular Walk, High PeakWalking route12 km
Moorland walk, to stay safe, make sure someone knows when you are expected to finish. Paths good but rugged. Some challenging ascents and descents. Good fitness level and walking equipment required. Dogs should be on leads.
Derwent Dam Green RouteWalking route4.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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