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Scar Wood

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

53.67797, -1.89454

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦117+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
ParkingPicnic spot

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +114 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +114 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Cup Lichen, Yellow Shield, Beech Jellydisc +16 more · last seen 2013; Fungi — Cup Lichen, Yellow Shield, Beech Jellydisc +16 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Feather-moss, Western Gorse +130 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Gatekeeper, Large Red Damselfly +71 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Gatekeeper, Large Red Damselfly +71 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Calderdale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brighouse Boundary WalkWalking route29 km
Named routeLength 29 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Colne Valley Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hebble TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

78 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route964 m
Named routeRef 68Length 964 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 68Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Grazing towards Scar Wood

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Grazing towards Scar Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Stainland Memorial ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Shaw Lane FieldsUrban park2.4 km→🌱Manor HeathUrban park3.8 km→🌱Skircoat MoorUrban park3.9 km→🌱Norland Public ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Norland ParkUrban park2.4 km→

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