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Hendale Wood

33 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome33 ha

Getting here

53.55722, -0.33964

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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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Orange-tip +13 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Orange-tip +13 more · last seen 2021

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barton-upon-Humber to Barnetby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route259 m
Named routeRef 1Length 259 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route98 m
Named routeRef 1Length 98 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route112 m
Named routeRef 1Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Searby Wold Lanebridleway · 2.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 2.3 kmPath type: unclassified
Owmby Wold Lanebridleway · 1.4 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridleway heading west beside Hendale Wood

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridleway heading west beside Hendale Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦BROCKLESBY PARKHistoric site3 km→✦Medieval settlement of CroxtonHistoric site4.3 km→✦Somerby MonumentHistoric site4.2 km→🌱Mill Farm GardenUrban park3.1 km→✦Roman settlementHistoric site3.3 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→

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