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Kingston Drive Plantation

18 ha

📷 Richard Croft · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Getting here

53.23280, -1.09797

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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
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Coot, Mallard +93 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Coot, Mallard +93 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Small Skipper, Meadow Brown +63 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ringlet, Small Skipper, Meadow Brown +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greenwood TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Clumber Park Curiosities Long Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route12 km

Varied terrain, including paths, parkland, woodland and road. Includes steps, slight slopes and roadside grass verges. Dog Friendly.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named route
Major Oak TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Named routeRef 647Length 32 kmPoint-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 648Cycling route
Named routeRef 648National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route984 m
Named routeRef 648Length 984 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route183 m
Named routeRef 6Length 183 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Budby Drive

📷 Richard Croft · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Budby Drive

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🌱Sherwood ForestUrban park4.2 km→✦THORESBY PARKHistoric site3.5 km→🦉THE BOTTOMSNature reserve2.8 km→⚽Edwinstowe Cricket ClubPlaying field4.4 km→🌱The CarrsUrban park4.4 km→✦WELBECK ABBEYHistoric site4.5 km→

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