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Gayhurst Spinney

✦ Ancient woodland4 ha

📷 John Winfield · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.11369, -0.76194

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Peregrine
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Raven, Peregrine, Little Egret +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Peregrine, Little Egret +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Peacock +67 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Peacock +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grafton WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
MK Redway Super Route V10Cycling route
Named routeRef V10Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route H4Cycling route
Named routeRef H4Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route Railway WalkCycling route
Named routeRef RWLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
MK Redway Super Route V6Cycling route
Named routeRef V6Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route V8Cycling route
Named routeRef V8Local cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gayhurst near Newport Pagnell

📷 John Winfield · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Gayhurst near Newport Pagnell

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