Getting here
52.71231, -1.57254
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +70 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Horse-chestnut, Pellitory-of-the-wall, Yorkshire-fog +76 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Horse-chestnut, Pellitory-of-the-wall, Yorkshire-fog +76 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Turkey Oak, Smooth Hawk's-beard, Bulrush +7 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Small Red-eyed Damselfly +10 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Small Red-eyed Damselfly +10 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
National Forest WayWalking route
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Coton in the Elms Circular WalkWalking route10 km
Spires and SteeplesWalking route
🚴Cycling
39 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Conkers CircuitCycling route
Route 63Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route659 m
N/ACycling route26 m
Main RouteCycling route160 m
N/ACycling route600 m
🚵Mountain biking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route
Wood Farm TrailMountain bike route
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route
Hicks Lodge TrailMountain bike route
Pooley Country Park mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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