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Brook Plantation

13 ha

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WildlifeBirdsDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Raven, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Peregrine, Raven, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Green-veined White, Small White, Meadow Brown +20 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Twayblade, Common Spotted-orchid, Sheep's Sorrel +10 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Twayblade, Common Spotted-orchid, Sheep's Sorrel +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 1Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Eadric's Way (blue)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 15Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Eadric's Way (red)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route11.5 km
Named routeRef 68Length 11.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Scout Lanebridleway · 1.1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.1 kmSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Looking towards Spinneyford Brook

Looking towards Spinneyford Brook

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