Glade
← Back🌲 Conifer forest

Countess Wood - Conifer woodland

51 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsInsectsWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome51 ha

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
  • 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
  • 🐕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
Horse ridingWalking trails

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies

Free

Wildlife

Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Right of way path on Girdle Fell

Right of way path on Girdle Fell

1 / 17

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Own or manage this place?

Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.

Claim this page

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: a847bbbe-7d93-4b87-ae86-824084501cfe