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14 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Candelariella reflexa, Athallia cerinella, Arthonia radiata +32 more · last seen 2014; Fungi — Candelariella reflexa, Athallia cerinella, Arthonia radiata +32 more · last seen 2014

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Comma +100 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Comma +100 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lateral Cryphaea, Forked Veilwort, Blueish Veilwort +66 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Lateral Cryphaea, Forked Veilwort, Blueish Veilwort +66 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Olney Circular WalkWalking route6.6 km

An reasonably easy 1.5hour walk taking in some of Olney's viewpoints and places of interest. Waterproof footwear essential when rainy. Livestock may be encountered.

Named routeLength 6.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Named routeLength 70 kmRegional walking route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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