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Nab Wood

✦ Ancient woodland9 ha

📷 Colin Park · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

53.30936, -2.09024

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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
  • 🍄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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Wren +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Wren +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Scurfy Twiglet, Violet Bramble Rust +146 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Scurfy Twiglet, Violet Bramble Rust +146 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Foraging

Fungi — False Chanterelle, Jelly Ear, Beechleaf Bonnet +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Butterbur, Lesser Celandine +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
A walk to The Cage, LymeWalking route1.9 km

If you're looking for short walk with a big payoff, a walk to The Cage is essential on your visit to Lyme. Walk up the steep but short hill for views of the Manchester skyline, Peak District and deer sanctuary.

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
A Walk to the Lantern at LymeWalking route2.7 km

You'll be rewarded with glorious views on this walk to a lesser visited areas of the park. You may also be able to see Lyme's red deer, who often spend their time in the east of the park.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Paddock Cottage WalkWalking route2 km

This enjoyable walk to Paddock Cottage, which also takes in Knightslow Wood, Pursfield Wood and Drinkwater Meadow, will reward you with memorable views of the surrounding area on a clear day.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Step free cage and deer sanctuary view walk at LymeWalking route600 m

This linear walk to East Lodge will reward you with views of The Cage, deer sanctuary and surrounding area. This step free route is designed for people wanting a flat, gentle walk (however, compacted gravel makes it unsuitable for standard wheelchairs).

Named routeLength 600 mDuration 00:30-00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
A Walk from Disley Train Station to LymeWalking route1.4 km

Lyme is easy to visit by train. Take this step free walk from the train station through the picturesque village of Disley to Lyme's entrance.

Named routeLength 1.4 kmDuration 00:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
A555 CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Middlewood WayCycling route
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Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route434 m
Named routeRef 55Length 434 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route367 m
Named routeRef 55Length 367 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Trig point on Nab Head, Bollington

📷 Colin Park · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Trig point on Nab Head, Bollington

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🌱Lyme ParkUrban park3.8 km→✦LYME PARKHistoric site3.9 km→🏞️LYME VALLEY PARKCountry park3.8 km→🌱Lyme ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Coronation GardensUrban park1.3 km→🌱Bollington CenotaphUrban park1.4 km→

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