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Broomscot Common

12 ha

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

52.38690, 0.94407

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 208m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Great Tit +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Great Tit +72 more · last seen 2025; Lowland dry acid grassland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Trichocera annulata, Common Flower Bug, Anthocomus rufus +12 more · last seen 2026; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
West Harling Circular WalkWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Long Riverside TrailWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Heathland TrailWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Riverside TrailWalking route1.5 km
Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route809 m
Named routeRef 13Length 809 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Harling Woods Single TrackMountain bike route
Named route
🐴

Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Harbour Lanerestricted byway · 714 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 714 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Basketball Court at Smallworth Recreation Ground

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Basketball Court at Smallworth Recreation Ground

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