Nook Flatt Wood

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Bassetlaw

England

Nook Flatt Wood

Harworth Lodge, Serlby Park Former western gatehouse to the Serlby Hall estate
Harworth Lodge, Serlby Park Credit: Neil Theasby

Nook Flatt Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Nottinghamshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, this forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Nook Flatt Wood offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for wildlife observation and exploration. The woodland is predominantly composed of oak, birch, and beech trees, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere for visitors.

The forest is crisscrossed by several well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot or by bicycle. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide access to hidden gems within the wood, such as a small stream and a variety of wildflowers that bloom in the spring.

Nook Flatt Wood is home to an array of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, squirrels, and an abundance of birdlife. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the opportunity to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The woodland is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. Nook Flatt Wood is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee, making it an accessible and affordable destination for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

Whether one seeks a peaceful walk in the woods or a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature, Nook Flatt Wood offers a delightful experience for visitors seeking solace in the heart of Nottinghamshire.

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Nook Flatt Wood Images

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Harworth Lodge, Serlby Park Former western gatehouse to the Serlby Hall estate
Harworth Lodge, Serlby Park
Former western gatehouse to the Serlby Hall estate
Saracens Lane - former railway crossing West of Scrooby. A railway used to run along here to Harworth Colliery. Now it seems to be the domain of galloping horses though none thundered by as I stopped to take this picture.
Saracens Lane - former railway crossing
West of Scrooby. A railway used to run along here to Harworth Colliery. Now it seems to be the domain of galloping horses though none thundered by as I stopped to take this picture.
Gamekeeper's outbuilding, Serlby Hall estate Now in a ruinous state. It looked better in July 2008:- <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/877490" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/877490">Link</a>
Gamekeeper's outbuilding, Serlby Hall estate
Now in a ruinous state. It looked better in July 2008:- Link
Entering the estate of Serlby Hall
Entering the estate of Serlby Hall
Path on the edge of Black Cat Plantation
Path on the edge of Black Cat Plantation
Path east of Brecks Wood The path follows the course of an ancient earth embankment which is on the left behind the wire fence.
Path east of Brecks Wood
The path follows the course of an ancient earth embankment which is on the left behind the wire fence.
Heading south through Black Cat Plantation
Heading south through Black Cat Plantation
Motel at Blyth Services The Travelodge at Blyth Services where the A1(M) and A1 join.
Motel at Blyth Services
The Travelodge at Blyth Services where the A1(M) and A1 join.
Harworth Colliery The first shaft was sunk in 1919 and Harworth pit has produced millions of tons of top quality coal ever since. The Flying Scotsman was burning Harworth Coal when she covered the 392 miles from London to Edinburgh in 7 hours, 27 minutes in 1932.
Harworth Colliery
The first shaft was sunk in 1919 and Harworth pit has produced millions of tons of top quality coal ever since. The Flying Scotsman was burning Harworth Coal when she covered the 392 miles from London to Edinburgh in 7 hours, 27 minutes in 1932.
Old Embankment This embankment once carried a railway branch from the east coast mainline to Harworth Colliery.
Old Embankment
This embankment once carried a railway branch from the east coast mainline to Harworth Colliery.
Entrance Lodge This interestingly shaped house appears to be a lodge at the entrance to Serlby Park.
Entrance Lodge
This interestingly shaped house appears to be a lodge at the entrance to Serlby Park.
Colliery Conveyor This structure carries spoil from Harworth Colliery, seen in the background, to the spoil heaps to the south west of the mine.
Colliery Conveyor
This structure carries spoil from Harworth Colliery, seen in the background, to the spoil heaps to the south west of the mine.
Colliery Conveyor 2 This conveyor starts two squares to the NE and is designed to carry spoil from Harworth Colliery to the spoil heaps to the south west of the mine.
Colliery Conveyor 2
This conveyor starts two squares to the NE and is designed to carry spoil from Harworth Colliery to the spoil heaps to the south west of the mine.
Long Climb Line This long climb is a former railway branch line which joined the nearby Harworth Colliery with the East Coast Mainline.  It is now clearly used to exercise horses.
Long Climb Line
This long climb is a former railway branch line which joined the nearby Harworth Colliery with the East Coast Mainline. It is now clearly used to exercise horses.
Tom Simpson Memorial The memorial is a replica of a similar one near the summit of Mount Ventoux in France where Simpson, Britain’s most successful cyclist, died at the age of 29. In addition to the memorial stone there is a small museum at the Harworth & Bircotes Social Club which was officially opened by Tour de France riders Vin Denson, Barry Hoban, Arthur Metcalfe and winner and mountains jersey record holder Lucien Van Impe in 2001
Tom Simpson Memorial
The memorial is a replica of a similar one near the summit of Mount Ventoux in France where Simpson, Britain’s most successful cyclist, died at the age of 29. In addition to the memorial stone there is a small museum at the Harworth & Bircotes Social Club which was officially opened by Tour de France riders Vin Denson, Barry Hoban, Arthur Metcalfe and winner and mountains jersey record holder Lucien Van Impe in 2001
What's that Spoil conveyor gantry from Harworth colliery crossing road to spoil heap.
What's that
Spoil conveyor gantry from Harworth colliery crossing road to spoil heap.
Coal mining spoil conveyor from Harworth colliery Up to recently coal was still mined in Nottinghamshire. The colliery headframe can be seen in the background.
Coal mining spoil conveyor from Harworth colliery
Up to recently coal was still mined in Nottinghamshire. The colliery headframe can be seen in the background.
Not quite Fit for purpose? The mine has now stopped mining coal. Closed entrance to Harworth colliery.
Not quite
Fit for purpose? The mine has now stopped mining coal. Closed entrance to Harworth colliery.
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Nook Flatt Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK6289 (Lat: 53.402586, Lng: -1.0550189)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Bassetlaw

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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