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Swainspark Wood - Woodland plantation

29 ha

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsCyclingWalks
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

52.74526, -1.56610

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Lloyds Bank 397m away — 12 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

4 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 63

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Wildlife

Conifer plantation — limited but present wildlife

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Coton in the Elms Circular WalkWalking route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmLocal walking route
Spires and SteeplesWalking route
Named route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

80 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Conkers CircuitCycling route
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route659 m
Named routeRef 63Length 659 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 63Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route26 m
Named routeLength 26 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route160 m
Named routeRef 63Length 160 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route
Named routeRef Family Forest TrailRound trip
Wood Farm TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Wood Farm Trail
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Shell Brook TrailRound tripLocal cycle route
Hicks Lodge TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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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

Woodland for sale

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Woodland for sale

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rosliston Forestry CentreUrban park4.8 km→🌱Donisthorpe Woodland ParkUrban park2.9 km→🏞️DONISTHORPE WOODLANDCountry park3 km→🌱Diana Memorial GardenUrban park3.1 km→🌱Coronation ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Newhall ParkUrban park4.4 km→

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