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Hazelborough Wood

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome6 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
  • 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
  • 🐕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
Horse riding

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Wren +52 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Wren +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — False-brome, Red Clover, Giant Hogweed +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Large Skipper +25 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Large Skipper +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Grafton WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Path of Liberty, StoweWalking route1.8 km

Freedom is hard won, so this is the toughest of the three classic trails. Cobham’s politics are apparent everywhere: the Temple of Concord & Victory celebrates Britain’s triumphant 7yrs War while Lord Cobham’s Pillar shows him as a mighty Roman warrior.

Named routeLength 1.8 kmPoint-to-pointLocal 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
Military Route, StoweWalking route4.9 km

Created in 2024 as part of the D-Day 80 commemorations, this trail gives insight into Stowe's various wartime connections.

Named routeLength 4.9 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Stowe Parkland Walk, StoweWalking route4 km

This circular walk over the rolling hills, fields and groves of Stowe's peaceful parkland takes in a pond, a monument to a famous soldier and an ornate temple. Plus, there's the chance to spot wildlife including green woodpeckers.

Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 50Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route525 m
Named routeRef 50Length 525 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Named routeRef 50Length 93 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route51 m
Named routeRef 50Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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