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DREWS POND WOOD

4 ha
BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Picnic spot

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
White Horse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef WHTRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route

The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Mid Wilts WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wiltshire WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route716 m
Named routeRef 4Length 716 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route27 m
Named routeLength 27 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
N/ACycling route9 m
Named routeLength 9 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Green Lanebyway open to all traffic · 119 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 119 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Green Lanebyway open to all traffic · 397 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 397 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

About this nature reserve

Drews Pond Wood is a Local Nature Reserve covering 4 hectares in Wiltshire, South West England. Visitors can explore diverse woodland habitats supporting a variety of bird species and enjoy walking trails through the tranquil landscape.

Wildlife to spot

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Woodland conservation at Drews Pond Wood

Woodland conservation at Drews Pond Wood

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