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Hawthorne Wood - Conifer woodland

1 ha
EasyInsectsWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

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
  • Good accessibility year-round — paths here remain suitable through summer
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

4 activities

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Insect spotting

Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Wildlife

Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 17Walking route16.2 km
Named routeLength 16.2 kmRegional walking route
Churnet WayWalking route
Named route
Gritstone Trail (River Dane - Rushton Spencer)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Fosters TrailWalking route
Named route
Crabapple TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 559Cycling route
Named routeRef 559National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 559Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route302 m
Named routeRef 559Length 302 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.5 km
Named routeRef 559Length 5.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route643 m
Named routeRef 559Length 643 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

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