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BUNTINGS WOOD, THORNE

33 ha

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome33 ha

Getting here

53.60987, -0.98146

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Isle of Axholme GreenwayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km▾
Named routeRef 62Length 3.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route33 m▾
Named routeRef 62Length 33 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route63 m▾
Named routeRef 62Length 63 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 62Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Footpath crossing the railway near Buntings Wood

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath crossing the railway near Buntings Wood

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Jubilee FieldsUrban park3.2 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Toll Bar Leisure ParkUrban park900 m→⛪Trinity Methodist ChurchReligious grounds1.3 km→⛪St Nicholas's ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→