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Dimons Dale

✦ Ancient woodland43 ha

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 ha

Getting here

53.10009, -1.55525

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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
  • 🌿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
Parking· Paid

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Robin +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Robin +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Wood Avens, Sowbread +118 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Wild Marjoram, Bramble, Common Nettle +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Meadow Grasshopper, Black Clock +121 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Glow-worm, Meadow Grasshopper, Black Clock +121 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 81 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Limestone WayWalking route74 km

Castleton to Rocester

Named routeLength 74 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
High Peak TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Amber Valley Routeways Walk 12Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Dark Lanepublic footpath · 12 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 12 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Bakers Lanepublic footpath · 50 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 50 mPath type: service
Bakers Lanepublic footpath · 50 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 50 mPath type: service
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 547Cycling route
Named routeRef 547National Cycle Network
White Peak LoopCycling route
Named routeRef 680National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route286 m
Named routeRef 547Length 286 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 680Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface flexsurface
Main RouteCycling route852 m
Named routeRef 680Length 852 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
High Peak TrailMountain bike route27 km
Named routeRef High Peak TrailLength 27 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Carsington Water Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

25 public paths nearby

Public paths
Long Way Bankbridleway · 195 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 195 mPath type: bridleway
Intake Lanebridleway · 43 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 43 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Intake Lanebridleway · 90 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 90 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Intake Lanebridleway · 559 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 559 mPath type: unclassified
Bedehouse Lanerestricted byway · 153 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 153 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

High Peak Trail near Cromford

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

High Peak Trail near Cromford

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🌱Hall Leys ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Derwent GardensUrban park2 km→🌱Derwent GardensUrban park2 km→🌱Lovers' WalksUrban park2.1 km→🌱Memorial GardensUrban park2.4 km→🌱Knowleston GardensUrban park3.9 km→

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