Shirebrook Wood

Visitor information

Opening hours

Shirebrook Wood offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year.

How to find us

Shirebrook Wood, Mansfield

Sat Nav Postcode: NG20 8XB

By Car

From Mansfield on the A60, take the B6407 toward Shirebrook. Just past Sookholme village the carpark is on the left.

OS Grid Ref

SK544668

Get directions

53.19682790848, -1.1879456591565

Parking and prices

The car park is off the B6047 close to Sookhome village. There are no parking charges at Shirebrook Wood.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Facilities and access

Assistant dogs welcome

Dogs allowed

Picnic area

Contact details

Landline Number

0300 067 4340

E-Mail Address

central.district@forestryengland.uk

Shirebrook Wood

Located between Mansfield and Bolsover, this picturesque woodland is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive wildlife sites in the region

With its mixture of mature broadleaf woodland, newly planted trees, large open meadows and a scenic wetland valley, Shirebrook Wood offers something for everybody.

This reclaimed colliery site provides home to a variety of wildlife including songbirds, small mammals and plenty of butterflies. On a warm summer’s day you may even be lucky enough to spot the Dingy Skipper butterfly as you explore the wood!

Climb towards the top of the site for spectacular views over open countryside and marvel at the natural landscape around you. Well-maintained surfaced tracks create a good range of circular routes for you to follow.

The Millennium hedge runs through Shirebrook, this was planted to celebrate the millennium and runs along the border between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

At a glance

Walking trails
Cycling
Horse riding
Picnic area
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Cycling at Shirebrook Wood

Grab your helmet and head out for a beautiful cycle ride around Shirebrook Wood.

Shirebrook Wood offers a network of forest paths and trails for you to ride on.

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Horse riding at Shirebrook Wood

Shirebrook Wood offers a network of forest roads which show a diverse and beautiful range of habitats. There are no dedicated bridleways at Shirebrook Wood, but riders are welcome to explore the wood on forest roads. These are not waymarked.

No permit is needed to ride at Shirebrook Wood.

The forest roads can be accessed from the north east corner (where there are mounting blocks). From there, riders can explore the west side of the wood, down to where a BOAT (Byway Open to All Traffic) bisects the site, which horses can also use. The southern corner of the wood is open to horses and it is possible to ride a circular route here or exit at the rail crossing at the south east of the site. This connects to a PROW bridleway, which is not on our land. The main area of the northern part is not accessible to horses.

For more information on our facilities, opening times and contact details, please see our visitor information.

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Picnics at Shirebrook Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Shirebrook Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

Picnic benches are located near the car park.

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our forests.

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Walking at Shirebrook Wood

Shirebrook Wood is home to miles of well-surfaced trails that criss-cross the woodland.

Follow surfaced paths that meander around a variety of woodland and see the many different habitats here at Shirebrook.

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It is bordered to the south and west by footpaths making it easily accessible for visitors.

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Oxclose Wood

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