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Ockeridge Wood

✦ Ancient woodland59 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome59 ha

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Pellucid Four-tooth Moss, Heath Star Moss, Awl-leaved Earth-moss +1 more · last seen 2024

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Blackbird +17 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Blackbird +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Small White +120 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Small White +120 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

6 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Martley Circular WalkWalking route6.3 km
Named routeLength 6.3 kmLocal walking route
Wychavon Way (old)Walking route67 km

A route from Holt Fleet on the River Severn to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.

Named routeLength 67 km
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Worcestershire WayWalking route50 km

Walking route from Bewdley to Great Malvern

Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km
Named routeRef geoLength 175 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broadheath - Hallow Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route14 km

Starting at Worcester University and heading out to Broardheath and Hallow. A 14 mile circular route with alternatives to shorten it to 7.5 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeRef BroHaLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Northwick - Ladywood Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route10.5 km

Circular route starting at the Pump House Environment Centre and covering a mixture of quiet lanes and residential streets.The route is 10.5 miles with a short cut that reduces it to 6.5 miles.

Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 46Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gate across track in North Wood (part of Ockeridge Wood), near Wichenford, Worcs

Gate across track in North Wood (part of Ockeridge Wood), near Wichenford, Worcs

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