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Morning Springs - Grassland

34 ha

📷 Trevor Rickard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

SeasonalWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome34 ha

Getting here

53.04536, -1.26789

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

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

9 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 6Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeways 13Walking route
Named route
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route180 m
Named routeRef 6Length 180 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Felley Mill Lane (North)bridleway · 70 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 70 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Arable land north of Morning Springs Wood

📷 Trevor Rickard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Arable land north of Morning Springs Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Merlin ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Titchfield ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Selston Country ParkUrban park4.4 km→✦ANNESLEY HALLHistoric site2.4 km→✦Greasley CastleHistoric site3 km→🌱Mansfield Road Recreation GroundUrban park3.8 km→

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