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Phoenix Park

83 ha

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome83 ha

Getting here

52.99220, -1.20777

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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
  • 🍄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
Bike parkingParking

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pochard, Woodpigeon, Peregrine +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Pochard, Woodpigeon, Peregrine +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Snowy Waxcap, Snapping Bonnet, Papillate Pinkgill +140 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Snowy Waxcap, Snapping Bonnet, Papillate Pinkgill +140 more · last seen 2025

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Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +73 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Fungi — Wood Blewits, Jelly Ear, Deceptive Earthtongue +3 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 39 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
Named route
Arboretum Route 2Walking route
Named route
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Park StepsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

73 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
River LeenCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route N9Cycling route
Named routeRef N9Regional cycle route
Cliton to City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N1Regional cycle route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Phoenix Park & Ride

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Phoenix Park & Ride

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🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Merlin ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Titchfield ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Woodthorpe Grange ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Wollaton Hall Formal GardenUrban park5 km→🌱Bulwell BogsUrban park1.1 km→

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