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Salford Wood

✦ Ancient woodland14 ha

📷 Mr Biz · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

52.05236, -0.65249

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mute Swan
  • 🐕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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Mute Swan, Tufted Duck +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Mute Swan, Tufted Duck +62 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

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper +41 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Clay WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Jubilee WalkWalking route10.5 km
Named routeLength 10.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

80 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
MK Redway Super Route V10Cycling route
Named routeRef V10Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route H6Cycling route
Named routeRef H6Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route H4Cycling route
Named routeRef H4Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route V8Cycling route
Named routeRef V8Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route H8Cycling route
Named routeRef H8Local cycle route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old Salford Wood Quarry

📷 Mr Biz · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Old Salford Wood Quarry

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🌱Ouzel Valley ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Mauretania way Park & LakeUrban park1.8 km→🌱Broughton Brook Linear ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Glebe Farm WetlandsUrban park2.5 km→🌱Brooklands RidgeUrban park2.7 km→🌱MiddletonUrban park4 km→

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