Getting here
52.99265, -1.24338
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Sphaerophoria +7 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Sphaerophoria +7 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Petty Pocket-moss, Common Feather-moss · last seen 2025; Plants — Petty Pocket-moss, Common Feather-moss · last seen 2025
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Circular Walk 17Walking route
Erewash Valley TrailWalking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
New Farm Lanepublic footpath · 447 m
🚴Cycling
66 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
River LeenCycling route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Route N9Cycling route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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