John Cowdray Arboretum
Getting here
50.99324, -0.70012
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking on site — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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 on site — 2 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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 — Black Swan, Jackdaw, Egyptian Goose +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black Swan, Jackdaw, Egyptian Goose +82 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hart's-Tongue, Common Ragwort +78 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hart's-Tongue, Common Ragwort +78 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Azure Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Azure Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle +19 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Small Nettle, Red Dead-nettle, Spear-leaved Orache +6 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Petworth Ancient Trees Walk, PetworthWalking route6.4 km
Petworth has some of the countrys oldest & most venerable beeches, limes & oaks, including 1 that dates to the Norman Conquest. Discover more about the trees that dominate the Petworth skyline on this hilly circular. Some steep inclines, mud & unevenness.
Woolbeding, River Rother and Midhurst Walk, South Downs WestWalking route4.8 km
Woolbeding Estate is a countryside gem, near Midhurst. Take in the beauty of the parkland. Follow the River Rother, edged with ancient trees. Pass a poplar plantation & hear the sounds of the weir before returning to the main street for its cafe's & pubs.
Woolbeding Landscapes Walk, Sussex WestWalking route8.8 km
This is a gentle circular walk taking in wildlife, riverside views, and wide open landscapes. Easy going underfoot, some stiles and slopes.
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 228 Pulborough to Petersfield (proposed)Cycling route
Bepton to MidhurstCycling route
Stedham to MidhurstCycling route
National Cycle Route 288 Cocking to Midhurst (Proposed)Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
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Wildlife to spot
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