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Hemlock Stone Open Space

18 ha

📷 Garth Newton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Getting here

52.94408, -1.25910

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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
  • 🅿️Parking 50m away — 20 car parks within reach, toilets nearby

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreeToilets

Best for

12 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Perennial Sow-thistle, Hoary Mustard, Butterbur +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +43 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Common Darter +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Common Darter +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Erewash Circular Walk 2Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Erewash Circular Walk 6Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

116 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N3Regional cycle route
Route 672Cycling route
Named routeRef 672National Cycle Network
Lilac GroveCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Boots (Visitors)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Hemlock Stone

📷 Garth Newton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Hemlock Stone

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