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Broxtowe Country Park

✦ Ancient woodland27 ha

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

52.98299, -1.21981

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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
  • 🅿️Phoenix Park, Park and Ride 87m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Bike parkingParking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +55 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
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Arboretum Route 2Walking route
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6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
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Park StepsWalking route
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Cycling

86 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Lane Cycle GatewayCycling route
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River LeenCycling route
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Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
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Route N9Cycling route
Named routeRef N9Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Broxtowe Country Park, meadow flowers

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Broxtowe Country Park, meadow flowers

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🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park4 km→🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve4.1 km→🌱Merlin ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Wollaton Hall Formal GardenUrban park4 km→🌱Stockhill ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Basil Russell Playing FieldsUrban park1.8 km→

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