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Clifton Wood - Broadleaved woodland

1 ha

📷 Richard Vince · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.90634, -1.20528

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
  • 🐕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

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Robin +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Robin +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Duckweed Weevil, Acalyptus carpini, Microvelia (Microvelia) reticulata +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Park StepsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Skylark RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gotham Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef GHT
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

107 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Lane Cycle GatewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cliton to City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N1Regional cycle route
Sneinton GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N3Regional cycle route
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Horse riding

11 public paths nearby

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Clifton Wood from Holme Pit Pond

📷 Richard Vince · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Clifton Wood from Holme Pit Pond

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rushcliffe Country ParkUrban park4.5 km→🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve4.5 km→🦉RUSHCLIFFE COUNTRY PARKNature reserve4.6 km→🏞️RUSHCLIFFECountry park4.6 km→🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Weirfield Recreation GroundUrban park800 m→

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