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Moorgreen Reservoir

37 ha

📷 Lynne Kirton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome37 ha

Getting here

53.03633, -1.28266

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Long-beaked Water Feather-moss +43 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Roesel's Bush-cricket, Alder Leaf Beetle +6 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Roesel's Bush-cricket, Alder Leaf Beetle +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 6Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Erewash Circular Walk 11Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bennerley ViaductCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route102 m
Named routeLength 102 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path by Moorgreen reservoir

📷 Lynne Kirton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path by Moorgreen reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Merlin ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Selston Country ParkUrban park4.4 km→✦Greasley CastleHistoric site2.2 km→🌱Mansfield Road Recreation GroundUrban park2.3 km→🌱Mansfield Road ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Coronation ParkUrban park2.7 km→

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