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Barrow Hill Copse

6 ha
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Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦24+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +21 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Gatekeeper +30 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Gatekeeper +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Garlic Mustard · last seen 2024; Plants — Garlic Mustard · last seen 2024

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Lyveden WayWalking route15.2 km
Named routeLength 15.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Slipton: site of Willow Close Quarry and Mine

Slipton: site of Willow Close Quarry and Mine

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