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Greaves Wood

✦ Ancient woodland18 ha

📷 Mick Malpass · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Getting here

52.84533, -1.76376

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hornbeam, Ivy-leaved Speedwell, Cherry Plum +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Small Tortoiseshell +37 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Small Tortoiseshell +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Exploring Sudbury - Village Trail, Sudbury HallWalking route2 km

The main trail covers a mix of terrain including cobbles, uneven surfaces and depending on the weather parts may be muddy. Through Sudbury village, the trail follows roads, some have pavements while others do not.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wood lane from the entrance to Greaves Lane

📷 Mick Malpass · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Wood lane from the entrance to Greaves Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds4.6 km→⚽Sudbury Cricket GroundPlaying field4.7 km→✦Sudbury HallHistoric site4.5 km→⛪St Werburgh's ChurchReligious grounds1.1 km→⛪All Saints ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→✦Fauld Crater MonumentHistoric site2.1 km→

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