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Corner Copse

6 ha

📷 Steve Daniels · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

51.61387, -1.73040

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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
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mute Swan +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mute Swan +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bee Orchid, Field Scabious, Great Willowherb +7 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bee Orchid, Field Scabious, Great Willowherb +7 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
The Cole and its Landscape (Formerly the Red Walk: Coleshill)Walking route6.4 km

Follow red way markers on this circular flat route through the Coleshill Estate. Some tracks and footpaths may be muddy and uneven, especially after rain. There are a number of stiles, gates and a small footbridge.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Parkland Walk, ColeshillWalking route3.8 km

Short circular walk round the parkland at Coleshill

Named routeLength 3.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Faringdon Walk, ColeshillWalking route14 km

Long circular hike from Faringdon to Great Coxwell and Coleshill. Mixed terrain and multiple stiles and gates on route.

Named routeLength 14 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Eastern FlyerCycling route
Named routeRef EFLocal cycle route
Tadpole RoundCycling route9.1 km
Named routeRef TRLength 9.1 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
(45)Cycling route

National Cycle Network link route between NCN 45 and Swindon station

Named routeRef (45)Local cycle route
Vale Cycle LinksCycling route
Named route
Haydon RoundCycling route11.8 km
Named routeRef HRLength 11.8 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Urban RoundCycling route27 km
Named routeRef URLength 27 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Swindon Road to Highworth

📷 Steve Daniels · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Swindon Road to Highworth

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🌱Stanton Country ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Pentylands Country ParkUrban park2.6 km→🦉STANTON PARKNature reserve1.4 km→🏞️STANTON PARKCountry park1.4 km→🌱Merton Fields Millennium GreenUrban park3.9 km→🌱Headlands GroveUrban park4.4 km→

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