Little Rivar Copse ✦ Ancient woodland 19 ha
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🦅 Birds🦉 Wildlife🦋 Insects
Public access Free entry Dogs welcome 19 ha
Places › England › South East › West Berkshire Getting here
51.35737, -1.49513
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🐦 70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Skylark and Woodpigeon 🐕 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 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦 70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Skylark and Woodpigeon 🐕 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 £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🌿 Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Skylark, Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Skylark, Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer +67 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Agrypnus murinus, Cercopis vulnerata, Red Admiral +2 more · last seen 2022
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Nettle, Hogweed, Cleavers +63 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
Plants — Common Nettle, Hogweed, Bramble +8 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearby Public paths
Wayfarers Walk Walking route ▾
Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire
Named route Regional walking route
Show on map Test Way Walking route ▾
Named route Listed length 79 Regional walking route
Show on map The Brenda Parker Way Walking route ▾
Named route Regional walking route
Show on map Kennet and Avon Canal Trail Walking route 140 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.
Named route Ref K&A Length 140 km Regional walking route
Show on map Pewsey Vale Circular Walk Walking route ▾
The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.
Named route Round trip Regional walking route
Show on map 12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle Route Cycling route ▾
Named route Regional cycle route
Show on map EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref EV2 International cycle route
Show on map Route 246 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 246 National Cycle Network
Show on map National Cycle Network Route 4 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 4 National Cycle Network
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 3.1 km ▾
Named route Ref 4 Length 3.1 km National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 553 m ▾
Named route Ref 4 Length 553 m National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map 2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Test Valley Tour V Mountain bike route ▾
Named route Round trip
Show on map Vernham Dean Off-Road cycle trail Mountain bike route ▾
Named route Hampshire off Road cycle trails
Show on map 12 public paths nearby
Public paths
Bungum Lane bridleway · 1 km ▾
Public path bridleway Length 1 km Path type: bridleway
Show on map Wigmoreash Drove bridleway · 848 m ▾
Public path bridleway Length 848 m Path type: bridleway
Show on map Bungham Lane bridleway · 573 m ▾
Public path bridleway Length 573 m Path type: path
Show on map ✦ Ancient woodland — continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD. A rare and irreplaceable habitat, rich in biodiversity and historical character.
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Wildlife to spot
6,818 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 6,818 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 42 species
winter spring
2025 ▾
Carrion Crow · Woodpigeon · Pheasant · Robin · Meadow Pipit +37
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Pheasant Phasianus colchicus Robin Erithacus rubecula Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Blackbird Turdus merula Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella Raven Corvus corax Linnet Linaria cannabina Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Skylark Alauda arvensis Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Swallow Hirundo rustica Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Dunnock Prunella modularis Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus Whitethroat Curruca communis Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe Redwing Turdus iliacus Barn Owl Tyto alba2024 House Martin Delichon urbicum Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Garden Warbler Sylvia borin Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Magpie Pica pica Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Stock Dove Columba oenas Jay Garrulus glandarius Jackdaw Coloeus monedula Tawny Owl Strix aluco Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2024 Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus2024 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2024 Treecreeper Certhia familiaris2024 Great Tit Parus major2024 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris2024 Brown Long-eared Bat · Red Deer · Mole · Fallow Deer · Pipistrelle
Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus2024 Red Deer Cervus elaphus Mole Talpa europaea2023 Fallow Deer Dama dama2023 Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus2023 🌿 Plants 40 species
spring summer
2025 ▾
Common Nettle · Hogweed · Red Clover · Bramble · Salad Burnet +35
Common Nettle Urtica dioica Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium Red Clover Trifolium pratense Bramble Rubus fruticosus Salad Burnet Poterium sanguisorba Wild Marjoram Origanum vulgare Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 6,818 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 42 species
winter spring
2025 ▾
Carrion Crow · Woodpigeon · Pheasant · Robin · Meadow Pipit +37
Carrion Crow Corvus corone Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Pheasant Phasianus colchicus Robin Erithacus rubecula Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Blackbird Turdus merula Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella Raven Corvus corax Linnet Linaria cannabina Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Skylark Alauda arvensis Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Swallow Hirundo rustica Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Dunnock Prunella modularis Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus Whitethroat Curruca communis Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe Redwing Turdus iliacus Barn Owl Tyto alba2024 House Martin Delichon urbicum Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Garden Warbler Sylvia borin Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Magpie Pica pica Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Stock Dove Columba oenas Jay Garrulus glandarius Jackdaw Coloeus monedula Tawny Owl Strix aluco Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2024 Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus2024 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2024 Treecreeper Certhia familiaris2024 Great Tit Parus major2024 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris2024 Brown Long-eared Bat · Red Deer · Mole · Fallow Deer · Pipistrelle
Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus2024 Red Deer Cervus elaphus Mole Talpa europaea2023 Fallow Deer Dama dama2023 Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus2023 🌿 Plants 40 species
spring summer
2025 ▾
Common Nettle · Hogweed · Red Clover · Bramble · Salad Burnet +35
Common Nettle Urtica dioica Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium Red Clover Trifolium pratense Bramble Rubus fruticosus Salad Burnet Poterium sanguisorba Wild Marjoram Origanum vulgare Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Clustered Bellflower
Clustered Bellflower
Campanula glomerata
Campanula glomerata
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria
Lady's Bedstraw Galium verum
Lady's Bedstraw Galium verum
Red Bartsia Odontites vernus
Red Bartsia Odontites vernus
Selfheal Prunella vulgaris
Selfheal Prunella vulgaris
Cleavers Galium aparine
Cleavers Galium aparine
Hazel Corylus avellana
Hazel Corylus avellana
Cowslip Primula veris
Cowslip Primula veris
Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii
Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii
Hedge Bedstraw Galium album
Hedge Bedstraw Galium album
Heath Speedwell Veronica officinalis
Heath Speedwell Veronica officinalis
Bulbous Buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus
Bulbous Buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus
Red Campion Silene dioica
Red Campion Silene dioica
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata2023
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata2023
Fat-hen Chenopodium album
Fat-hen Chenopodium album
Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa
Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus
Upright Brome Bromopsis erecta
Upright Brome Bromopsis erecta
Musk Thistle Carduus nutans
Musk Thistle Carduus nutans
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Daisy Bellis perennis
Daisy Bellis perennis
Wild Basil Clinopodium vulgare2023
Wild Basil Clinopodium vulgare2023
Flax Linum usitatissimum2023
Flax Linum usitatissimum2023
Yellow Archangel Lamiastrum galeobdolon2023
Yellow Archangel Lamiastrum galeobdolon2023
Bird's-foot Ornithopus perpusillus2023
Bird's-foot Ornithopus perpusillus2023
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense2023
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense2023
Field Scabious Knautia arvensis2023
Field Scabious Knautia arvensis2023
Black Medick Medicago lupulina2023
Black Medick Medicago lupulina2023
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris2023
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris2023
Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare2023
Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare2023
Wood Avens Geum urbanum2023
Wood Avens Geum urbanum2023
Wood Millet Milium effusum2023
Wood Millet Milium effusum2023 