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Lord's Wood

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha

📷 Maurice Pullin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.36581, -2.52908

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕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
Walking trails

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Blue Tit, Blackbird +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Blue Tit, Blackbird +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Green Yoke-moss, Woodsy Silk-moss, Common Tamarisk-moss +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Small White +97 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Small White +97 more · last seen 2025

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

4 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Peaks WalkWalking route27 km
Named routeLength 27 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Two Rivers WayWalking route32 km

Congresbury to Keynsham

Named routeRef 2RWLength 32 kmRegional walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Named routeRef CFPLength 72 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Whitchurch WayCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route312 m
Named routeRef 3Length 312 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route246 m
Named routeRef 3Length 246 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Birchwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 514 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 514 mSurface pavedPath type: track
Birchwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 675 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 675 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

2010 : Entrance to Lord's Wood

📷 Maurice Pullin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

2010 : Entrance to Lord's Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉FOLLY FARMNature reserve3.6 km→✦Maes KnollHistoric site4.4 km→✦Compton Dando BridgeHistoric site2.1 km→✦Bridge near Manor HouseHistoric site3.6 km→✦Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of WansdykeHistoric site4.1 km→✦Maes Knoll campHistoric site4.4 km→

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