United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Dethick, Lea And Holloway
Lea Wood Ancient Woodland
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Dethick, Lea And Holloway
Lea Wood Ancient Woodland
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 69 out of 70 hikers
Location: Dethick, Lea And Holloway, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Ancient woodland loaded with birds and other wildlife. Carpets of bluebells in late spring make this a great place to visit in April.
March 23, 2019
A beautiful semi-natural ancient woodland in the Lower Derwent Valley near Cromford. The woodland has a rich history. The woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells and wild daffodils in spring and home to northern wood ants and 96 species of fungi.Among its varied birds are several that are declining in numbers, including pied flycatcher which regularly breed in the wood, lesser spotted woodpeckers and spotted flycatchers.
November 4, 2024
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