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Forty Acre Plantation - Grassland

5 ha

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

51.64112, 0.45259

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route137 m
Named routeRef 13Length 137 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Named routeRef 13Length 74 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route448 m
Named routeRef 13Length 448 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route527 m
Named routeRef 13Length 527 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route96 m
Named routeRef 13Length 96 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A bridleway as viewed from Goatsmoor Lane

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A bridleway as viewed from Goatsmoor Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park2.5 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park2.5 km→🌱Norsey WoodUrban park1.5 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park2.5 km→🌱Rhododendron RowUrban park2.6 km→🏞️NORSEY WOODCountry park1.4 km→

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