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Smokeacre Covert

7 ha
WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

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
  • 🌿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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Hawthorn, Garlic Mustard +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Cleavers, Hogweed +175 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Bluebell, Cleavers, Hogweed +175 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +44 more · last seen 2020; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +44 more · last seen 2020

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Spring Walk, CroomeWalking route6.4 km

Circular walk around the outer parkland offers great spots to enjoy Croome's springtime flora and fauna. Along gravel paths and open fields with some uneven ground. Mostly flat, including gates, bridges and stiles. Ground will be muddy in wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Mercian Way LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route614 m
Named routeRef 45Length 614 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface grass
N/ACycling route3.3 km
Named routeLength 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route135 m
Named routeRef 45Length 135 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route174 m
Named routeRef 45Length 174 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

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