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Whin Covert

8 ha

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WildlifeBirdsFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 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
  • 🍄Mushroom 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
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Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Grey Heron, Cormorant +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Grey Heron, Cormorant +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Deceiver, Razor Strop Fungus, Amanita'r Gwybed +152 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — Deceiver, Razor Strop Fungus, Amanita'r Gwybed +152 more · last seen 2023

Varies

Foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Beech Milkcap, Penny Bun +12 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Vine Weevil, 7-spot Ladybird, Lily Beetle +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Vine Weevil, 7-spot Ladybird, Lily Beetle +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Leeds Country WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Dales Way LinkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Heritage Time TrailWalking route

This trail takes you on a journey through the history of the Chevin, from the modern day forest park to the carboniferous era, via nine wooden sculptures.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Welcome WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Station Roadpublic footpath · 248 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 248 mPath type: service
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Alwoodley to Leeds City Centre Core Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A-CCLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 668Cycling route
Named routeRef 668National Cycle Network
ELOR CycleCycling route
Named routeRef ELORLocal cycle route
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route248 m
Named routeRef 668Length 248 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route721 m
Named routeRef 668Length 721 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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