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Grassy Plantation

3 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.98497, -1.09268

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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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +70 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Aspen, Small Teasel, Bluebell +15 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Aspen, Small Teasel, Bluebell +15 more · last seen 2021

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakeside walk at Stowe Gardens, StoweWalking route1.9 km

Enjoy a walk around the lakes at Stowe, discovering ornate temples & spotting wildlife. Admire intricate mosaics in the Pebble Alcove & play with echoes inside the Hermitage. Recently upgraded paths allow pushchair & wheelchair access. Some gravel & gates

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Path of the Brave, StoweWalking route5.9 km

Get fit in beautiful surroundings. A 5k run or walk that takes in just about every noteworthy spot at Stowe.

Named routeLength 5.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
The Path of Vice, StoweWalking route3.3 km

The Path of Vice follows the Greek god, Hercules’ personal struggle, winding through the garden of love (designed by then head gardener, Mr Love!). The temples here tell stories of seductive women, sordid goings-on and excessive partying.

Named routeLength 3.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Ouse Valley Way 1 (Syresham to Turvey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Royal Route (Classic Route), StoweWalking route4 km

Created in Spring 2022 to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Elizabeth II. Journey around the gardens to explore Stowe's royal links, visits, and monuments. Take the classic route for a gentler walk and introduction to our royal highlights.

Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10.7 km
Named routeRef 50Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridleway alongside Widmore Plantation

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridleway alongside Widmore Plantation

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Nearby places

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🌱The GreenUrban park4 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.5 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→⛪St Edmund and St George's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪St Augustine's ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→⛪St Mary Magdalen's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→

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