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Cowdray's Copse

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha

📷 Mr Ignavy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Free entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.22141, -1.05974

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Russula, False Chanterelle, Sticky Bolete +44 more · last seen 2013; Fungi — Russula, False Chanterelle, Sticky Bolete +44 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Wild Basil, Common Field-speedwell +19 more · last seen 2017

Free

Foraging

Fungi — False Chanterelle, Wood Blewits, Beech Milkcap +9 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Large White, Red Admiral +40 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Green-veined White, Large White, Red Admiral +40 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Basingstoke CanalWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
Odiham circular (Cycling Discoveries in and Around North Hampshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef 2: Odiham circularRegional cycle route
Calleva TrailCycling route
Named routeRef Calleva TrailRegional cycle route
Basingstoke Strategic Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
(proposed)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route300 m
Named routeRef 23Length 300 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cliddesden Duck Pond (Cycling Discoveries for Mountain Bikes in and Around North Hampshire)Mountain bike route
Named routeRef 2: Cliddesden Duck Pond
Ellisfield Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Abbotstone Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A339 near Herriard

📷 Mr Ignavy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A339 near Herriard

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🌱War Memorial ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Brighton Hill ParkUrban park4.4 km→✦HERRIARD PARKHistoric site1.2 km→✦HACKWOOD PARKHistoric site2.6 km→🌱Hatch Warren ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Kingsmill Road Open SpaceUrban park4.4 km→

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