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The Pits

10 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

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

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Brimstone +15 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Brimstone +15 more · last seen 2021

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Zigzag Clover · last seen 2017; Plants — Zigzag Clover · last seen 2017

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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