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Hanger Hill Wood - Conifer woodland

✦ Ancient woodland36 ha

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeSeasonalBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome36 ha

Getting here

53.21394, -1.09959

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 436m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

Lowland heathland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Bird watching

Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greenwood TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named route
Major Oak TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking 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.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hanger Hill Drivepublic footpath · 577 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 577 mPath type: track
Hanger Hill Drivepublic footpath · 795 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 795 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
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Cycling

38 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Named routeRef 647Length 32 kmPoint-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 648Cycling route
Named routeRef 648National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route984 m
Named routeRef 648Length 984 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route661 m
Named routeRef 648Length 661 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Family Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Green Route
Outlaw TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red Route
Viking TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue Route
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hanger Hill Drivebridleway · 802 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 802 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Descending Hanger Hill Drive

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Descending Hanger Hill Drive

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Sherwood ForestUrban park2.7 km→✦THORESBY PARKHistoric site4.2 km→🦉THE BOTTOMSNature reserve2.2 km→⚽Edwinstowe Cricket ClubPlaying field2.9 km→🌱The CarrsUrban park3.6 km→🦉THE CARRSNature reserve3.7 km→

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