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DAFFERNS WOOD

3 ha

📷 A J Paxton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.50385, -1.57585

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: North Arden Heritage Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Heart of England WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 161kmRegional walking route
Centenary WayWalking route
Named routeRef CWListed length 100 miRegional walking route
A Coventry WayWalking route
Named routeRef ACWListed length 40 miRegional walking route
ACW Circular Walk 20Walking route
Named routeRef C20Listed length 12 kmLocal walking route
ACW Circular Walk 20A (short-cut for C20)Walking route
Named routeRef C20ALocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycle Coventry Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Northern Warwickshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef Northern Warwickshire CyclewayRound tripRegional cycle route

About this nature reserve

Dafferns Wood is a Local Nature Reserve covering 3 hectares located in North Warwickshire, West Midlands, England. Visitors can explore broadleaved woodland supporting various bird species and enjoy walking trails that enhance wildlife observation.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Daffern's Wood, New Arley

📷 A J Paxton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Daffern's Wood, New Arley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦ARBURY HALLHistoric site4.5 km→🌱Nuneaton CommonUrban park4.9 km→🌱Corley MoorUrban park4.4 km→✦Castle Hills: a motte and bailey castle 700m NE of St Mary and All Saint's ChurchHistoric site1.9 km→🦉GALLEY COMMONNature reserve4 km→🌱St Michael's ChurchUrban park400 m→

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