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Clare Copse

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

51.68122, -1.03256

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Wren
  • 🍄Mushroom 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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Rook, Wren, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Rook, Wren, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Verrucaria, Verrucaria viridula, Hyperphyscia adglutinata +102 more · last seen 2015; Fungi — Verrucaria, Verrucaria viridula, Hyperphyscia adglutinata +102 more · last seen 2015

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Evergreen Oak, Giant Blackberry · last seen 2011

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Peacock +22 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Peacock +22 more · last seen 2021

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
Oxfordshire WayWalking route110 km

a traverse of Oxfordshire from the Cotswolds to the Chilterns

Named routeRef OWLength 110 kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Aston Rowant Discovery TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Chiltern Escarpment and Woodland Walk, Central ChilternsWalking route18.1 km

A challenging circular exploring the chalk escarpment with views of the surrounding valley. Start at Watlington Hill, head up & down the valleys navigating local woodland, farmland & picturesque villages. Spot Red Kites & the White Mark. Gates & mud.

Named routeLength 18.1 kmDuration 05:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Garsington-GreatMiltonCycling route
Named routeXcn
Wheatley-GreatMiltonCycling route
Named routeXcn
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Stoney Lanerestricted byway · 1.2 km
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 1.2 kmPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pastures, Clare

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pastures, Clare

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✦SHIRBURN CASTLEHistoric site3.6 km→⛪St Giles's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→⚽The GreenPlaying field3.8 km→⛪St Leonard's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪St Margaret's ChurchReligious grounds4.7 km→

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