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55.88224, -3.60041
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
- 💜Bluebell walks 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
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
- 💜Bluebell walks 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
Best for
Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Coot, Reed Bunting +73 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve
Bluebell walks
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Ribwort Plantain, White Clover, Sessile Oak +123 more · last seen 2023
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve; Birds — Mallard, Coot, Reed Bunting +73 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Four-spotted Chaser, Common Blue Damselfly +14 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
66 signed routes nearby
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Cycling
Route 75Cycling route
Peel PathCycling route
Almond PathCycling route
Nell Burn PathCycling route
Folly Burn PathCycling route
Alderstone PathCycling route
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