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Thistly Coppice

✦ Ancient woodland13 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

53.03698, -1.00359

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦121+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +118 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +118 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wall Screw-moss · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Peacock, Speckled Wood +42 more · last seen 2020; Insects — Orange-tip, Peacock, Speckled Wood +42 more · last seen 2020

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Southwell TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Southwell Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hagg Lanepublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 645Cycling route
Named routeRef 645National Cycle Network
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
National Byway (Southwell Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 48Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track through Thistly Coppice

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track through Thistly Coppice

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🌱Oxton parkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Edwardian Walled GardenUrban park4.1 km→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→✦Castle HillHistoric site2.4 km→⚽Governors' Field Recreation GroundPlaying field4.1 km→⛪Holly Trinity ChurchReligious grounds4.7 km→

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