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Capertition Wood

2 ha
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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦96+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Blue Tit
  • 🌿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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Dunnock +93 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Dunnock +93 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Large White +14 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Peacock, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Large White +14 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Exploring Sudbury - Village Trail, Sudbury HallWalking route2 km

The main trail covers a mix of terrain including cobbles, uneven surfaces and depending on the weather parts may be muddy. Through Sudbury village, the trail follows roads, some have pavements while others do not.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km

Newport to Burton on Trent

Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route312 m
Named routeRef 54Length 312 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route138 m
Named routeRef 54Length 138 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Temporary DiversionCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 54Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-free
Main RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 54Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

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