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Bonning's Copse

✦ Ancient woodland27 ha

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

51.38022, -1.57819

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Wren +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Wren +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Marsh Damselbug, Dock Bug +3 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Marsh Damselbug, Dock Bug +3 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route

The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Mid Wilts WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 403Cycling route
Named routeRef 403National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Named routeRef 403Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pasture, Little Bedwyn

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pasture, Little Bedwyn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The GreenUrban park3.4 km→✦Roman villa in Castle CopseHistoric site2 km→🌱Shalbourne Sports GroundUrban park3.2 km→🐄Cobbs FarmVisitor farm4.6 km→✦Sections of Wansdyke in Jockey Copse and Round CopseHistoric site600 m→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1.8 km→

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