Getting here
53.05015, -1.24621
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
- 🐕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
- 🐕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, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +53 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +53 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Even Scalewort, Japanese Knotweed +108 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bluebell, Even Scalewort, Japanese Knotweed +108 more · last seen 2025
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Another 6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Erewash Valley TrailWalking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Route N9Cycling route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
River Leen ValleyCycling route
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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