This beautiful woodland centre features a variety of walking trails, a lake, and a children's play area, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and families alike.
Really nice walk with free parking. You can choose to stay on the main path (Derwent walk) or try the less beaten well marked trails,we chose to do both tried the river route and climbed an awful lot of steps to get to Hollinside manor (wasn't too strenuous) loads of wildlife including red kites deer and greater spotted woodpeckers
Visited today with our dog and have to say, the staff were so lovely. It was busy but well organised and they let us know there would be a little wait for our food before we ordered as there had been a rush on which I appreciated. They provide complimentary dog treats and water and there are free activity sheets and sculpture trail booklets for kids as well as lots of wildlife info. Our food was fab - all homemade. A slice of corned beef pie with beens, cheese and chorizo toastie with crisps, 2 choc orange brownies and 2 drinks for PS15 was excellent value. We will try and pop in more regularly.
This is a fantastic place to visit, great walks, a woodland sculpture trail, dog friendly and cycle routes, has all bases covered. Well worth a visit.
Beautiful wild nature at its best with hides and a great cafe. Various walks from easy to extreme aswell as wooden art structures of the animals in that habitat. Great day out
Great place to walk, cycle etc. Lots of wildlife
A total gem. Very reasonable and lovely food in the cafe, and some free trails for the kids to pick up to help them engage in the walks- spotting leaves, insects and animal prints. Great way to access some of the derwent walk.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Really nice walk with free parking. You can choose to stay on the main path (Derwent walk) or try the less beaten well marked trails,we chose to do both tried the river route and climbed an awful lot of steps to get to Hollinside manor (wasn't too strenuous) loads of wildlife including red kites deer and greater spotted woodpeckers
Visited today with our dog and have to say, the staff were so lovely. It was busy but well organised and they let us know there would be a little wait for our food before we ordered as there had been a rush on which I appreciated. They provide complimentary dog treats and water and there are free activity sheets and sculpture trail booklets for kids as well as lots of wildlife info. Our food was fab - all homemade. A slice of corned beef pie with beens, cheese and chorizo toastie with crisps, 2 choc orange brownies and 2 drinks for PS15 was excellent value. We will try and pop in more regularly.
This is a fantastic place to visit, great walks, a woodland sculpture trail, dog friendly and cycle routes, has all bases covered. Well worth a visit.
Beautiful wild nature at its best with hides and a great cafe. Various walks from easy to extreme aswell as wooden art structures of the animals in that habitat. Great day out
Great place to walk, cycle etc. Lots of wildlife
A total gem. Very reasonable and lovely food in the cafe, and some free trails for the kids to pick up to help them engage in the walks- spotting leaves, insects and animal prints. Great way to access some of the derwent walk.
