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Locko Plantation

3 ha

📷 Alan Walker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.16508, -1.36467

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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
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Spear Thistle, Great Willowherb +86 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Nettle, Spear Thistle, Great Willowherb +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Bramble, Blackthorn +9 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
South Chesterfield WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km

Wellies not essential!

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Sculpture Trail, HardwickWalking route5.3 km

Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail. Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Five Pits Trailpublic footpath · 4 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 4 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Acres Roadpublic footpath · 19 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 19 mPath type: residential
Five Pits Trailpublic footpath · 577 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 577 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stockley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Named routeRef 67Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Named routeRef 67Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route156 m
Named routeRef 67Length 156 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Dark Lanebridleway · 170 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 170 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Locko Plantation

📷 Alan Walker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Locko Plantation

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦HARDWICK HALLHistoric site4 km→🌱Sharley Park Leisure CentreUrban park2.6 km→🌱Tibshelf PondsUrban park3.5 km→🌱Silverhill WoodUrban park4.8 km→🏞️HARDWICK HALL - DERBYSHIRECountry park3.3 km→🌱Doe Hill Country ParkUrban park3.4 km→

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