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Gawthorpe Lower Wood

2 ha

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.64419, -1.71238

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🌿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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ashy Mining Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Willow Emerald Damselfly +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ashy Mining Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Willow Emerald Damselfly +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Sun Spurge, Red Campion · last seen 2024; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Sun Spurge, Red Campion · last seen 2024

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Hey Green Circular TrailWalking route
Named route
Brighouse Boundary WalkWalking route29 km
Named routeLength 29 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Riverside WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Holme Valley Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

66 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
Birkby Bradley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route299 m
Named routeRef 69Length 299 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Thurgory Lanebridleway · 1.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.3 kmSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Houses at Gawthorpe Green, Lepton

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Houses at Gawthorpe Green, Lepton

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🌱Almondbury Recreation GroundUrban park2.9 km→🌱Ravensknowle ParkUrban park2.9 km→🦉DALTON BANKNature reserve2.9 km→🌱Knowl ParkUrban park4 km→🌱St Peter's GardensUrban park4.6 km→🌱Fernside ParkUrban park1.9 km→

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