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Northcombe Plantation - Broadleaved woodland

37 ha

Plan your visit

DogsWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome37 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕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

Best for

6 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

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

Seasonal nature

Broadleaved woodland — spring blossom and autumn colour

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
The Packhorse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef BCPLocal walking route
🚵

Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Pegasus TrailMountain bike route
Named route
🐴

Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lay-by and woodland by A3079 near Patchacott Cross

Lay-by and woodland by A3079 near Patchacott Cross

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