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Desborough Woods - Broadleaved woodland

4 ha

📷 Nigel Cox · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Free entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

51.50320, -0.69968

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿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
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Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Maidenhead Millennium Walk Marlow LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Maidenhead Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MBWLocal walking route
Cliveden Green Walking Trail, ClivedenWalking route3.7 km

On this short stroll explore the woodlands, discover a former owner of the estate & take in views of the River Thames, surrounding countryside & Cliveden House. Option to extend your walk to visit Cliveden gardens. Gentle slopes & flat terrain.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cliveden Woodland Walking Trail, ClivedenWalking route3.2 km

Explore the woodland at Cliveden on this moderate walk taking in a play trail for the kids, picnic areas and spectacular views over the River Thames and the surrounding countryside. Mostly flat with gentle slopes. Some puddles in wetter months.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Chiltern Way Berkshire LoopWalking route28 km

Long distance path

Named routeRef CWBLength 28 kmRegional walking route
The Causewaypublic footpath · 79 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 79 mPath type: service
The Causewaypublic footpath · 151 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 151 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

88 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Oaken Grove linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Ray Mill linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Pinkneys Green linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bray Bridge

📷 Nigel Cox · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bray Bridge

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦TAPLOW COURTHistoric site3.4 km→🌱Oaken Grove ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Ockwells ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱The MoorUrban park2.6 km→🌱Kidwell's ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Desborough ParkUrban park2.9 km→

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