Getting here
52.94197, -1.32124
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
- 🌿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
- 🌿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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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 — Mallard, Moorhen, Robin +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Robin +58 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Ramsons, Rowan, Hazel +23 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Green Shieldbug +49 more · last seen 2024; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Green Shieldbug +49 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Betony, Lesser Celandine, Southern Marsh-orchid +163 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Betony, Lesser Celandine, Southern Marsh-orchid +163 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
27 signed routes nearby · 18 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
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
Erewash Circular Route 13Walking route
🚴Cycling
67 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Route 672Cycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Route 67Cycling route
Erewash Valley TrailCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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