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Getting here
51.98698, -1.10234
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿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
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🌿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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Blackbird +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Blackbird +70 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Aspen, Small Teasel, Bifid Crestwort +5 more · last seen 2021
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +70 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +70 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 50Cycling route
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route10.7 km
Wildlife to spot
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