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Spanby Wood

26 ha
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Free entryDogs welcome26 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Robin
  • 🌿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
Walking trails

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Robin, Mallard +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Robin, Mallard +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Broad-bodied Chaser, Brown Hawker, Lagria hirta +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Broad-bodied Chaser, Brown Hawker, Lagria hirta +2 more · last seen 2025

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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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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