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Lords Grove

✦ Ancient woodland155 ha

📷 Jonathan Billinger · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome155 ha

Getting here

51.72736, -2.67162

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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

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hutchins' Hollywort, Bank Haircap, Cherry Laurel +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Gatekeeper +123 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 42 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Gloucestershire WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmRegional walking route
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Underhillpublic footpath · 1.4 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.4 kmSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Allen's Grovepublic footpath · 693 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 693 mSurface unpavedPath type: footway
The Riddingspublic footpath · 76 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 76 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wye Valley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 32Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 32Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route459 m
Named routeRef 32Length 459 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 31Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

44 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Offa's Dyke Path

📷 Jonathan Billinger · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Offa's Dyke Path

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Leytons Sports FieldUrban park3.3 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseHistoric site1.8 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section in Cutt's Orchard, 230m south east of Brook HouseHistoric site2.1 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook HouseHistoric site2.1 km→⚽The Leytons Sports FieldPlaying field3.3 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land BarnHistoric site2.1 km→

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