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Getting here
53.47483, -1.55305
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 627
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 627
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Strong match
Lowland heathland priority habitat; Ancient woodland
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 627
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Trans-Pennine Trail (Stockport to Silkstone Common)Walking route
Penistone Boundary WalkWalking route
Old Salt RoadWalking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8Walking route16.9 km
Chemistry Lanepublic footpath · 802 m
🚴Cycling
50 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 627Cycling route
Blackburn Valley TrailCycling route
Route 67Cycling route
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Sheffield Local Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route31 m
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Plank Gatebridleway · 639 m
Wildlife to spot
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