Getting here
52.78732, -1.43581
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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Jelly Ear, Oak Moss, Witch's Butter +41 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Jelly Ear, Oak Moss, Witch's Butter +41 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Sweet Chestnut, Hazel +17 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Brimstone, 7-spot Ladybird, Holly Leaf Gall Fly +100 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Brimstone, 7-spot Ladybird, Holly Leaf Gall Fly +100 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Yew, Hogweed, Lords-and-Ladies +93 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yew, Hogweed, Lords-and-Ladies +93 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Red WalkWalking route3.8 km
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Blue WalkWalking route2.3 km
🚴Cycling
31 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Route 52Cycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route654 m
Main RouteCycling route998 m
N/ACycling route9 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
The Tramway TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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