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East Park Wood

✦ Ancient woodland9 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Skylark and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Skylark, Blackbird, Chaffinch +52 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Skylark, Blackbird, Chaffinch +52 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Torth Felen, Candlesnuff Fungus, King Alfred's Cakes +121 more · last seen 2024; Fungi — Torth Felen, Candlesnuff Fungus, King Alfred's Cakes +121 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Conical Brittlestem, Shaggy Parasol +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata · last seen 2016

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Named routeRef 647Length 32 kmPoint-to-pointNational Cycle Network
National Byway (Nottinghamshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Nottinghamshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Southwell Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route581 m
Named routeRef 647Length 581 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route83 m
Named routeRef 647Length 83 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route748 m
Named routeRef 647Length 748 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface grass
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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