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Hogwood Shaw

✦ Ancient woodland2 ha
WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 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 184m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Waxwing, Woodpigeon, Robin +50 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Waxwing, Woodpigeon, Robin +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Chestnut, Meadow Brown +279 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Chestnut, Meadow Brown +279 more · last seen 2025

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
🚶

Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Coombes Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Finchampstead Ridges Ramble, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.2 km

A waymarked trail across Finchampstead Ridges, with views toward the Hog's Back ridge in Surrey. The route takes in two ponds, a woodland section, with slopes & opportunities to spot wildlife including birds of prey, deer and colourful dragonflies

Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Simons Wood Trail, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.1 km

An area of wet woodlands & lowland heath providing habitat for birds & invertebrates. Explore the views, flora & fauna of the broadleaved & coniferous woods, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Blackwater Valley PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 19Cycling route
Named routeRef 19Local cycle route
California GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Three Mile Cross/Shinfield Village LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 422Cycling route
Named routeRef 422National Cycle Network
Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 51 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 51 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 4 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 4 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 148 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 148 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 4 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 4 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 46 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 46 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

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Hogwood Industrial Estate, The Girl !

Hogwood Industrial Estate, The Girl !

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