St Matthew's Church
Getting here
53.20960, -0.98536
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🍄Mushroom 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +49 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +49 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Smoky Bracket, Conocybe subovalis, Twotone Funnel +148 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Smoky Bracket, Conocybe subovalis, Twotone Funnel +148 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Orange-tip, Common Blue, Small Heath +127 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Orange-tip, Common Blue, Small Heath +127 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Even Scalewort, Silky Forklet-moss, Redshank +57 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Even Scalewort, Silky Forklet-moss, Redshank +57 more · last seen 2024
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Blackfoot Polypore, Jelly Ear, Bald Inkcap +12 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Dukeries TrailWalking route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km
Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.
Clumber Park Livestock-Free Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km
Circular walk avoids areas of the park that may contain grazing livestock, so it's ideal for dog walking. Dog-friendly café, Central Bark. Generally good paths but may be muddy. For further details, please see Terrain section.
The Robin Hood Way, Clumber ParkWalking route12.8 km
Robin Hood Way, Circular Walk. Varied path surfaces and some gentle ascents. Dogs are welcome, on leads in certain areas of the park.
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Church Lanepublic footpath · 166 m
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
National Byway (Nottinghamshire)Cycling route
The National Byway in Nottinghamshire
Route 6Cycling route
National Byway (Southwell Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Wildlife to spot
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