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Norton Big Wood - Broadleaved woodland

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.13044, -0.68918

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🌿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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +50 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

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

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 64Cycling route
Named routeRef 64National Cycle Network
Route 93Cycling route
Named routeRef 93Regional cycle route
Bassingham - Carlton le Moorland Cycle TrackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
North Hykeham Relief Road / Lincoln Southern Bypass NMU RouteCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
N/ACycling route40 m
Named routeLength 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route857 m
Named routeRef 64Length 857 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gravel working by Norton Big Wood

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Gravel working by Norton Big Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Crococalana Roman townHistoric site4.4 km→✦Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remainsHistoric site4.4 km→🌱Swinderby PlaygroundUrban park2.9 km→🌱Carlton-Le-Moorland ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦Roman Villa west of Hill Holt FarmHistoric site1.9 km→⛪St Michael and All Angels ChurchReligious grounds3 km→

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