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Egmanton Wood

✦ Ancient woodland29 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 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 Blackbird and Chaffinch
  • 🍄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

9 activities

Bird watching

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

Seasonal nature

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

Free

Foraging

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

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 17 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

14 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 route2.8 km
Named routeRef 647Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route350 m
Named routeRef 647Length 350 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route651 m
Named routeRef 647Length 651 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hagg Lanebridleway · 593 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 593 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Wood Lanebridleway · 555 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 555 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Wood Lanebridleway · 225 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 225 mPath type: service
Hagg Lanebridleway · 355 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 355 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

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