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Rake Head Wood - Grassland

2 ha

📷 Mr T · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.87539, -2.68980

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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
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Wildlife

Lowland fens priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Bird watching

Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wyre Way (Garstang to Abbeystead)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
The Trough of BowlandCycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
The Chipping RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 6Local cycle route
The Barnacre RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

River Brock

📷 Mr T · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

River Brock

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BEACON FELLCountry park2.1 km→🌱Beacon Fell Country ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Beacon Fell Country ParkUrban park2.1 km→⛪St John the Evangelist ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪Church of St HildaReligious grounds4.3 km→⛪Inglewhite Congregational ChurchReligious grounds2.5 km→

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