WILDLIFE · WALKING · HERITAGE

Pleasley Pit Country Park

Explore around 95 acres of open space, woodland, wetland and grassland surrounding the historic colliery. Walk, watch wildlife and discover the landscape shaped by mining and reclaimed by nature.

Free to visit · Free parking · Trails for every season

Explore the digital trail

95 acres

Room to explore

Four seasons

Something different to discover

One landscape

Nature and mining history together

Step outside the ordinary

Where an industrial landscape found new life.

Around the former colliery, woodland, grassland, ponds and open spaces tell another part of the Pleasley Pit story. What was once a working landscape is now somewhere to walk, watch wildlife and spend time together.

Come for an unhurried stroll, a family outing or a longer walk. Spring flowers, summer wildlife, autumn colour and winter views give you a reason to return.

Open the digital trail
Autumn woodland with the Pleasley Pit headstocks visible beyond

Choose your own pace

A walk, a wander, a whole afternoon.

Two visitors at the signed country park entrance

Walk with company

Community walks and walking groups bring people together to discover the landscape and enjoy time outdoors.

Kite flying in the field at Pleasley Pit

Make room for play

Turn a family walk into a search for insects, plants, interesting rocks and signs of wildlife. There’s plenty to look at when you slow down.

A dog wearing a harness at Pleasley Pit

Finish at The Dog Cafe

Make a day of it with a drink or something to eat at the separate dog-friendly café after your walk.

Meet The Dog Cafe

Look a little closer

A patchwork of habitats.

The ponds, reed beds, limestone grassland and developing woodland support a changing range of wildlife.

  • Ponds attract dragonflies, water birds and, sometimes, grass snakes.
  • Listen around the reed beds for visiting and nesting birds.
  • Look for seasonal wildflowers in the limestone grassland, including orchids.
  • Leave wildlife undisturbed and enjoy each sighting from a respectful distance.
Visitors sitting on the grass with dogs at Pleasley Pit

Share what you discover

Curiosity is all you need to get started.

The Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group brings people together to learn about plants, wildlife and the features of the country park. Experienced enthusiasts can share their knowledge, while newcomers can start noticing the details that make the site special.

Activities can explore insects, fossils, rocks and the wider environment. Nature also plays a part in school visits, helping children connect local history with the landscape around them.

Ask about getting involved

Plan your route

Keep exploring beyond the pit.

The park connects with the wider local walking and cycling network. Browse route ideas before you set out and choose a distance that suits your group.

Location map of Pleasley Pit Trust
Pleasley Pit, Pit Lane, Pleasley, Mansfield NG19 7PH

Make a day of it

Fresh air, then a warm welcome.

Free parking is available on site. Paths and surfaces vary; contact the Visitor Centre for current access information before travelling.

Plan your visit