BirdsInsectsWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome35 ha
Getting here
55.48012, -2.04319
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
- 🐕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
- 🐕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
Walking trails
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Lowland heathland priority habitat
Free
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 68Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 68Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 68Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 68Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 68Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Wildlife to spot
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