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Coombe Wood

✦ Ancient woodland34 ha

📷 Julian P Guffogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome34 ha

Getting here

51.45878, -1.21349

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 207m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +63 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

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
West Berkshire Countryside Walk, Goring GapWalking route11.2 km

Enjoy this circular spanning Lardon Chase, the Holies & Lough Down. Explore a variety of landscapes, spot rare butterflies & admire views of the Chiltern Hills, North Wessex Downs & Goring Gap. Sections may be challenging for people with reduced mobility.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Berkshire Circular Walkspublic footpath · 795 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 795 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Eling WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

M4 through Coombe Wood

📷 Julian P Guffogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

M4 through Coombe Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🐄Bucklebury Farm ParkVisitor farm3.6 km→🐄Guinea Pig VillageVisitor farm3.5 km→✦St Frideswide's WellHistoric site400 m→🐄The Living Rain ForestVisitor farm2.6 km→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds1.2 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.2 km→

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