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King Richard's Copse

✦ Ancient woodland123 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome123 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Chiffchaff +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Chiffchaff +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Greater Periwinkle, Common Chickweed, Garden Grape-hyacinth +7 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Large Skipper, Speckled Wood +31 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Large Skipper, Speckled Wood +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Ouse Valley Way 1 (Syresham to Turvey)Walking route
Named routeRegional 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
Blackmires Lanepublic footpath · 8 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mPath type: track
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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

19 public paths nearby

Public paths
Blackmires Lanebridleway · 193 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 193 mPath type: unclassified
Blackmires Lanebridleway · 18 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 18 mPath type: unclassified
Blackmires Lanebridleway · 46 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 46 mPath type: track
Blackmires Lanebridleway · 363 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 363 mSurface gravelPath type: unclassified
Blackmires Lanebridleway · 861 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 861 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

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