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Pond Close Wood

9 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

53.59533, -0.33629

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Cantharis decipiens, Small White +63 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Cantharis decipiens, Small White +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barton-upon-Humber to Barnetby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route259 m
Named routeRef 1Length 259 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route98 m
Named routeRef 1Length 98 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route112 m
Named routeRef 1Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pond Close Wood north of Kirmington

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pond Close Wood north of Kirmington

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✦BROCKLESBY PARKHistoric site4.5 km→✦Medieval settlement of CroxtonHistoric site400 m→🌱Little Park HabroughUrban park4.7 km→🌱Brocklesby ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Big Park HabroughUrban park4.6 km→✦Roman settlementHistoric site1 km→

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