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Getting here
53.18620, -0.19113
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2026
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Hairy Curtain Crust, Hoof Fungus +109 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Hairy Curtain Crust, Hoof Fungus +109 more · last seen 2022
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Sun Spurge · last seen 2023
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Brimstone, Meadow Brown, Large White +23 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Brimstone, Meadow Brown, Large White +23 more · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Visitor's RouteWalking route
Spa TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Living Landscapes (Short Route)Cycling route
Route 1Cycling route
NCN 1 Boston to Lincoln
NCN 1 Boston to Lincoln (proposed realignment)Cycling route
Spa TrailCycling route
Woodhall Spa Cycle RouteCycling route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Norwich - Lincoln
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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