Getting here
51.33494, -2.32636
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Meadowsweet, Hogweed, Ramsons +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Large White, Comma +87 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Large White, Comma +87 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Spiked Star-of-Bethlehem, Bugle, Salad Burnet +113 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Spiked Star-of-Bethlehem, Bugle, Salad Burnet +113 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km
An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
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.
River Avon TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
75 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Route 24Cycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Colliers WayCycling route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Pipehouse Lanebyway open to all traffic · 781 m
Wildlife to spot
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