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Oakley Wood

✦ Ancient woodland35 ha

📷 David P Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome35 ha

Getting here

52.23264, -1.55377

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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
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 18 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Chiffchaff, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wren, Chiffchaff, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Raspberry, Hyacinthoides +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Gatekeeper +138 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Gatekeeper +138 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

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km

From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury

Named routeRef SAWLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Parkland Walk, Charlecote ParkWalking route1.8 km

A circular stroll along mown grassy paths. Flat enough for big-wheeled buggies in dry conditions. We recommend sturdy footwear throughout the year.

Named routeLength 1.8 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Warwick-Leamington-WellesbourneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route331 m
Named routeRef 41Length 331 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route247 m
Named routeRef 41Length 247 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route9.2 km
Named routeRef 41Length 9.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route206 m
Named routeRef 41Length 206 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Compton Verney mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip
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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

Bluebells in Oakley Wood

📷 David P Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bluebells in Oakley Wood

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🌱Acre CloseUrban park4.6 km→🌱Tachbrook Country ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Washbourne FieldUrban park3.8 km→🌱Chapel GreenUrban park4.4 km→✦WARWICK CASTLEHistoric site4.5 km→✦Roman rural settlement at Windmill Hill FarmHistoric site3.7 km→

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