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Philosopher's Wood

10 ha

📷 Ian Calderwood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

52.80301, -1.55497

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Hyacinthoides, Syntrichia ruralis var. ruralis +97 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bluebell, Hyacinthoides, Syntrichia ruralis var. ruralis +97 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White +46 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Great Scented Liverwort, White Dead-nettle, Oak +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

67 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Conkers CircuitCycling route
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route32 m
Named routeRef 63Length 32 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface pavementslabs
Main RouteCycling route210 m
Named routeRef 54Length 210 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route446 m
Named routeRef 63Length 446 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
The Tramway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Tramway Trail
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Unused official start to a field path

📷 Ian Calderwood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Unused official start to a field path

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The WashlandsUrban park4.7 km→🌱Newhall ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Diana Memorial GardenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Coronation ParkUrban park4.1 km→✦BRETBY HALLHistoric site500 m→🌱Eureka ParkUrban park2.8 km→

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