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Cleveley Woods

✦ Ancient woodland28 ha

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PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome28 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
ParkingPicnic spot

Best for

12 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +86 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Ivy, Hard Rush, Scots Pine +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +56 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 220kmRegional walking route
Wyre Way (Garstang to Abbeystead)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

38 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Knott EndCycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
The Trough of BowlandCycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
University Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Fishing Lodge, Cleveley Mere, near Scorton

Fishing Lodge, Cleveley Mere, near Scorton

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