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Old Dove Plantation

3 ha

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.86452, -1.72773

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goosander and Lesser Black-backed Gull
  • 🌿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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Goosander, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose +98 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Goosander, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose +98 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hawthorn, Bush Vetch +75 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hawthorn, Bush Vetch +75 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Red Admiral +32 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Small White, Large White, Red Admiral +32 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Hawthorn, Smooth Hawk's-beard, Bramble +1 more foraging species

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Exploring Sudbury - Village Trail, Sudbury HallWalking route2 km

The main trail covers a mix of terrain including cobbles, uneven surfaces and depending on the weather parts may be muddy. Through Sudbury village, the trail follows roads, some have pavements while others do not.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route142 m
Named routeRef 549Length 142 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 549Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route705 m
Named routeRef 549Length 705 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route127 m
Named routeRef 549Length 127 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Looking towards the Dove

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Looking towards the Dove

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Tutbury CastleHistoric site2.6 km→✦Tutbury CastleHistoric site2.6 km→🌱Tutbury Mill Picnic AreaUrban park3 km→✦SUDBURY HALLHistoric site4.4 km→⚽Sudbury Cricket GroundPlaying field3.5 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds3.6 km→

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