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Long Furlong

58 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome58 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Woodpigeon, Robin +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Woodpigeon, Robin +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Wigeon, Woodpigeon, Robin +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +90 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +90 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Feather-moss, Blunt Feather-moss, Raspberry Bryum +41 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Common Feather-moss, Blunt Feather-moss, Raspberry Bryum +41 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Olney Circular WalkWalking route6.6 km

An reasonably easy 1.5hour walk taking in some of Olney's viewpoints and places of interest. Waterproof footwear essential when rainy. Livestock may be encountered.

Named routeLength 6.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Ouse Valley Way 1 (Syresham to Turvey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tower with views down six rides, Old Pastures wood

Tower with views down six rides, Old Pastures wood

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