Activities at Poppy Wood

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Activities at Poppy Wood

Family having a picnic in the forest
Picnics at Poppy Wood
two women nordic walking with raincoats in a forest
Walking at Poppy Wood

Nearby forests

Bluebells under young trees

Located on the outskirts of Derby, Robin Wood offers a range of surfaced forest paths suitable for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

The woodland offers a beautiful display of...

Mum and young children walking at Hicks Lodge

In the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting trails for you to enjoy.

A great day...

Sun shining through trees with bracken and grass covered in dew

Planted in 2002, this community woodland is the perfect spot for a family walk, a burst of exercise and even a picnic. It's also a great place to find some peace and quiet and re...

Sence Valley lake

Located north-west of Leicester, discover Sence Valley’s history. Once part of a large coal mine that closed in 1996, Forestry England planted 98,000 trees in 1998, transforming...

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