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Surgeys Lane Open Space

8 ha

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

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

53.01569, -1.11516

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 366m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Robin +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Robin +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +105 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +105 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hucknall Road WalkwayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

43 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
River LeenCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Gedling <> ArnoldCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Gedling Village <> Burton JoyceCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Gedling <> MapperleyCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route N9Cycling route
Named routeRef N9Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath off Surgeys Lane

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

Footpath off Surgeys Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Woodthorpe Grange ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Arnot Hill ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Gedling Country ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Washington CourtUrban park1.7 km→🌱Arnot Hill ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Thackerays Lane Recreation GroundUrban park2.8 km→

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