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Agden Wood - Broadleaved woodland

✦ Ancient woodland10 ha

📷 Terry Robinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

53.44340, -1.64040

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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
  • 🌿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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Bird watching

Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lost Lad and Back Tor (Ethels), High PeakWalking route12.1 km
Named routeLength 12.1 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 9Walking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hurkling Edgebridleway · 58 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 58 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Hurkling Edgebridleway · 1.8 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.8 kmSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Agden Lodge and Bradfield Moors from Bar Dyke

📷 Terry Robinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Agden Lodge and Bradfield Moors from Bar Dyke

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Oxley ParkUrban park4.7 km→✦Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer HouseHistoric site1 km→💧Agden ReservoirReservoir2.5 km→💧Agden ReservoirReservoir2.5 km→💧Dale Dike ReservoirReservoir2.8 km→💧Dale Dike ReservoirReservoir2.8 km→

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