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The Plantation

5 ha

📷 John Brightley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

52.54737, -1.55917

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Dunnock
  • 🐕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
Bike parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Dunnock, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wren, Dunnock, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Wren, Dunnock, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Centenary Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route
Named routeRef CWListed length 100 miRegional walking route
North Arden Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef NAHTListed length 26 miRegional walking route
Quarrymans WalkWalking route
Named route
North Arden Trail - Parish LoopWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 52Cycling route
Named routeRef 52National Cycle Network
Northern Warwickshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef Northern Warwickshire CyclewayRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route726 m
Named routeRef 524Length 726 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route830 m
Named routeRef 524Length 830 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route426 m
Named routeRef 52Length 426 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route671 m
Named routeRef 52Length 671 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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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

Pond to the east of Lady Wood Farm

📷 John Brightley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pond to the east of Lady Wood Farm

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Nearby places

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🌱Hartshill Hayes Country ParkUrban park2 km→🏞️HARTSHILL HAYESCountry park2.1 km→🌱Merevale ParkUrban park2.8 km→✦MEREVALE HALLHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Meadow Street GardensUrban park3.2 km→✦Manduessedum Roman villa and settlement with associated industrial complexHistoric site3.5 km→

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