Getting here
53.28414, -0.99341
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2024
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Blushing Bracket, Torth Felen, Oak Mildew +319 more · last seen 2024; Fungi — Blushing Bracket, Torth Felen, Oak Mildew +319 more · last seen 2024
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Jelly Ear, Tawny Funnel, Oakbug Milkcap +18 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Athripsodes cinereus, Hydropsyche pellucidula, Goera pilosa +61 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Athripsodes cinereus, Hydropsyche pellucidula, Goera pilosa +61 more · last seen 2021
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Marchantia polymorpha subsp. ruderalis, Bifid Crestwort · last seen 2018; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Marchantia polymorpha subsp. ruderalis, Bifid Crestwort · last seen 2018
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Clumber Park Curiosities Long Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route12 km
Varied terrain, including paths, parkland, woodland and road. Includes steps, slight slopes and roadside grass verges. Dog Friendly.
Dukeries TrailWalking route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km
Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.
Clumber on the War Path Circular Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km
This walk is dedicated to the men of Clumber who served and died in the Great War (1914–1918). Mostly clear paths through woodland and heathland, with some sections on roads. Slight to moderate gradients, uneven terrain.
Clumber Park Livestock-Free Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km
Circular walk avoids areas of the park that may contain grazing livestock, so it's ideal for dog walking. Dog-friendly café, Central Bark. Generally good paths but may be muddy. For further details, please see Terrain section.
🚴Cycling
14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Route 6Cycling route
National Byway Retford LoopCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Wildlife to spot
Photos
A1 southbound approaching Cocked Hat Plantation, west of Elkesley
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