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Lord's Copse

1 ha

📷 Brian Robert Marshall · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.51146, -1.76913

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Moorhen
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 217m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Moorhen, Mallard +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Moorhen, Mallard +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Three-cornered Garlic, Crab Apple +12 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hogweed, Field Scabious, Meadow Vetchling +76 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hogweed, Field Scabious, Meadow Vetchling +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Wroughton Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
White Horse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef WHTRegional walking route
Millennium TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Comet Waypublic footpath · 268 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 268 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Comet Waypublic footpath · 679 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 679 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

93 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
West Swindon RoundCycling route11.3 km
Named routeRef WSRLength 11.3 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Southern FlyerCycling route
Named routeRef SFLocal cycle route
South Swindon RoundCycling route9.2 km
Named routeRef SSRLength 9.2 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 482Cycling route
Named routeRef 482National Cycle Network
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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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Alexandra Park, Swindon

📷 Brian Robert Marshall · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Alexandra Park, Swindon

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🌱Town GardensUrban park4.4 km→🌱Barbury Castle Country ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Garden of ReflectionUrban park3.7 km→🌱Town GardensUrban park4.3 km→🌱Sunken GardenUrban park4.4 km→🦉BARBURY CASTLENature reserve2.9 km→

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