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Ringwood Park

7 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 132m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Blackthorn +37 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Blackthorn +37 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Cuckoo WayWalking route
Named route
South Chesterfield WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Barlborough Heritage TrailWalking route
Named route
The Chaffinch TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

77 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Stockley TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rother Valley WashlandsCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Doorstep RideCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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