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KINGS WOOD

32 ha

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome32 ha

Getting here

52.47545, -0.72673

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 271m away — 12 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 552Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 552Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 552Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route260 m
Named routeRef 552Length 260 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route138 m
Named routeRef 552Length 138 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route164 m
Named routeRef 552Length 164 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Kings Wood is a 32-hectare Local Nature Reserve found in North Northamptonshire, East Midlands. The site offers a mix of deciduous woodlands and open fields, hosting wildlife such as deer, birds, and opportunities for nature walks.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kings Wood playground, Corby

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Kings Wood playground, Corby

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱East Carlton Countryside ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱East Carlton ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Coronation ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Coronation ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱West Glebe ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Oakley ParkUrban park1.2 km→

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