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Getting here
52.94438, -1.25867
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach, toilets nearby
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach, toilets nearby
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Perennial Sow-thistle, Hoary Mustard, Butterbur · last seen 2025
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +43 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +43 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Common Darter +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Common Darter +20 more · last seen 2026
Family friendly
Good match
toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Midshires WayWalking route370 km
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
The Big TrackWalking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Erewash Circular Walk 2Walking route
Erewash Circular Walk 6Walking route
🚴Cycling
115 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Route 672Cycling route
Lilac GroveCycling route
Boots (Visitors)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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