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Harden Green Plantation

14 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose +98 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose +98 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bell Heather, Lesser Spearwort, Zigzag Clover +23 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bell Heather, Lesser Spearwort, Zigzag Clover +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Crowberry agg., Bilberry, Common Nettle +1 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +16 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +16 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 7Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 6Walking route13.7 km
Named routeLength 13.7 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 5Walking route17 km
Named routeLength 17 kmRegional walking route
Rye Close Lanepublic footpath · 371 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 371 mPath type: track
Knowl Roadpublic footpath · 426 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 426 mPath type: track
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route393 m
Named routeRef 68Length 393 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route161 m
Named routeRef 68Length 161 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route809 m
Named routeRef 68Length 809 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route51 m
Named routeRef 689Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Harden Hill Roadbridleway · 423 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 423 mPath type: track
Harden Moss Roadbridleway · 142 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 142 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Harden Hill Roadbridleway · 1.4 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmPath type: track
Harden Moss Roadbridleway · 1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1 kmPath type: track
Harden Moss Roadbridleway · 1.4 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Harden Moss Road towards Belle Vue

Harden Moss Road towards Belle Vue

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