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The Oaks

2 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.79111, -1.72123

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Lesser Black-backed Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Teal +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lapwing, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Teal +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Evergreen Oak, Sweet Violet +5 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lesser Celandine, Evergreen Oak, Sweet Violet +5 more · last seen 2026

Free

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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 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

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route379 m
Named routeRef 54Length 379 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route140 m
Named routeLength 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route133 m
Named routeRef 63Length 133 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Temporary DiversionCycling route464 m
Named routeRef 54Length 464 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-road
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath approaching The Oaks

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath approaching The Oaks

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🌱Maize MazeUrban park2.4 km→🌱Shobnall FieldsUrban park5 km→🏞️BRANSTON WATER PARKCountry park2.7 km→🦉BRANSTON WATER PARKNature reserve2.8 km→🌱Collinson Park Recreation GroundUrban park3.1 km→🌱Branston Water ParkUrban park2.8 km→

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