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Priesthay Wood

✦ Ancient woodland9 ha

📷 Philip Jeffrey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

52.08782, -1.06663

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕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 — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — False-brome, Giant Hogweed, Ground-ivy · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Large Skipper, Speckled Wood +27 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Large Skipper, Speckled Wood +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grafton WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Way 1 (Syresham to Turvey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Stowe Parkland Walk, StoweWalking route4 km

This circular walk over the rolling hills, fields and groves of Stowe's peaceful parkland takes in a pond, a monument to a famous soldier and an ornate temple. Plus, there's the chance to spot wildlife including green woodpeckers.

Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 50Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route525 m
Named routeRef 50Length 525 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Named routeRef 50Length 93 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route51 m
Named routeRef 50Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Priesthay Wood across a barley field

📷 Philip Jeffrey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Priesthay Wood across a barley field

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Old Mountains moat, fishpond and warrenHistoric site2.7 km→✦Astwell Castle Farm (uninhabited portions)Historic site3.3 km→🐄Nature Way Farm ShopVisitor farm1.6 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds2 km→⛪Syresham Wes Ref ChurchReligious grounds2.5 km→

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