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The Larches

5 ha

📷 Bikeboy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Free entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

52.78459, -1.72657

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Grebe and Teal
  • 🌿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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Grebe, Teal, Goldeneye +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Little Grebe, Teal, Goldeneye +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Pine Ladybird, Cream-streaked Ladybird · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Pine Ladybird, Cream-streaked Ladybird · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Evergreen Oak, Sweet Violet +2 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lesser Celandine, Evergreen Oak, Sweet Violet +2 more · last seen 2026

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km

Newport to Burton on Trent

Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Temporary DiversionCycling route464 m
Named routeRef 54Length 464 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-road
Main RouteCycling route312 m
Named routeRef 54Length 312 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route321 m
Named routeRef 54Length 321 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route391 m
Named routeRef 54Length 391 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route138 m
Named routeRef 54Length 138 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Near Dunstall

📷 Bikeboy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Near Dunstall

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🌱Maize MazeUrban park3.2 km→🌱Collinson Park Recreation GroundUrban park2.4 km→🏞️BRANSTON WATER PARKCountry park3 km→🦉BRANSTON WATER PARKNature reserve3 km→🌱Branston Water ParkUrban park3 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds2.3 km→

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