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Northfield Old Covert

14 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Wren
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer +16 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
D'Arcy Dalton WayWalking route107 km

Follows roughly the western boundary of Oxfordshire in unspoilt countryside.

Named routeLength 107 kmRegional walking route
The Vale WayWalking route43 km

Route through the Vale of White Horse in Oxfordshire, UK. (27 miles).

Named routeLength 43 kmLocal walking route
The Cole and its Landscape (Formerly the Red Walk: Coleshill)Walking route6.4 km

Follow red way markers on this circular flat route through the Coleshill Estate. Some tracks and footpaths may be muddy and uneven, especially after rain. There are a number of stiles, gates and a small footbridge.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ancient History & Agriculture Walk (Formerly the Orange Walk)Walking route5.6 km

An undulating circular walk following farm tracks and footpaths across fields with an ascent through woodland. Some tracks and footpaths may be muddy and uneven.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Thames PathWalking route296 km
Named routeRef TPLength 296 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Vale Cycle LinksCycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Public bridleway towards Northfield Farm Cottages

Public bridleway towards Northfield Farm Cottages

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