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STAPLEFORD HILL WOODLAND

7 ha

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

52.94386, -1.25919

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Robin Hood Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Erewash Circular Walk 2Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Erewash Circular Walk 6Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

117 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N3Regional cycle route
Route 672Cycling route
Named routeRef 672National Cycle Network
Lilac GroveCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Boots (Visitors)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Stapleford Hill Woodland is a Local Nature Reserve of 7 hectares situated in Broxtowe, East Midlands. This small woodland area provides habitats for a variety of birds and small mammals, and features paths for visitors to explore.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Orange tree on Stapleford Hill

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Orange tree on Stapleford Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park3.3 km→🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve3.4 km→🌱Bramcote Hills ParkUrban park500 m→🌱King George's ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Wollaton Hall Formal GardenUrban park3.4 km→🌱University of NottinghamUrban park4.1 km→

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