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Park Copse

✦ Ancient woodland17 ha

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

52.04039, -0.92467

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jay
  • 🐕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

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jay, Dunnock +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jay, Dunnock +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

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

7 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grafton WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
North Bucks WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10.7 km
Named routeRef 50Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route42 m
Named routeRef 50Length 42 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route66 m
Named routeRef 50Length 66 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route190 m
Named routeRef 50Length 190 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wicken Park, Wicken

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Wicken Park, Wicken

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