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Dyrham Wood

✦ Ancient woodland22 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome22 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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 307m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Cowslip, Green-winged Orchid, Crescent-cup Liverwort +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Cotswold Way

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Common Red Soldier Beetle +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Darter, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Common Red Soldier Beetle +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
The terraces walk at Dyrham Park, Dyrham ParkWalking route4 km

This circular route takes you through open parkland, tranquil woodland terraces and the formal beauty of the West Garden at Dyrham Park. Terrain is steep & uneven in places & seasonally muddy.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Journey of Discovery trail, Dyrham ParkWalking route3.2 km

Ramble through the past on this family-friendly trail through Dyrham's parkland, which is steeped in history. For younger walkers, spot carved wooden animals along the way, before ending at Old Lodge. Terrain is steep & uneven in places & seasonally muddy

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
The Prospect Walk at Dyrham Park, Dyrham ParkWalking route4.8 km

Dyrham is perfect for sweeping vistas with views across the Cotswolds & Bristol Channel. Visit the best viewpoints around the park, before finishing at the baroque splendour of the house's East Front. Terrain is steep & uneven in places & seasonally muddy

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Avon Wiltshire Cycle LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Yate SpurCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

On Cotswold Way at N end of Dyrham Wood

On Cotswold Way at N end of Dyrham Wood

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