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AncientBirdsBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome865 ha
Getting here
56.70585, -2.60991
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Fieldfare and Grey Heron
- 💜Bluebell walks 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
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Fieldfare and Grey Heron
- 💜Bluebell walks 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
Best for
Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Free
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Fieldfare, Grey Heron, Redwing +68 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
Free
Bluebell walks
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Fieldfare, Grey Heron, Redwing +68 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Walking
Lurgies WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shelduck HideWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wigeon HideWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
MaisondieuWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
LeuchlandWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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