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Crowdhill Copse

✦ Ancient woodland4 ha

📷 Chris Wimbush · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

50.97416, -1.31033

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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
  • 🌿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
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Guelder-rose, Elder, Hogweed +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Common Darter, Beautiful Demoiselle +143 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Stag Beetle, Common Darter, Beautiful Demoiselle +143 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ash, Cock's-foot, Spindle +150 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Ash, Cock's-foot, Spindle +150 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 30 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Itchen WayWalking route
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Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Otter TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

104 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Winchester Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chandlers FordCycling route
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Southampton Cycle Network Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef S7Local cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 6 & 7 LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef S6Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Itchen Valley Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Cheesefoot Head Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track between Upperbarn Copse and Crowdhill Copse

📷 Chris Wimbush · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track between Upperbarn Copse and Crowdhill Copse

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🏞️ITCHEN VALLEYCountry park4.1 km→🌱Lakeside Country ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Knowle ParkUrban park2.1 km→🐄Marwell ZooVisitor farm3.1 km→🌱Leigh Road Recreation GroundUrban park3.1 km→🌱The ParkUrban park3.1 km→

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