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Twitchen Wood

✦ Ancient woodland40 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome40 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 — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Mallard, Herring Gull +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — House Sparrow, Mallard, Herring Gull +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Nettle, Marsh Thistle, Foxglove +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Mesembrina meridiana, Rhingia campestris +44 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Mesembrina meridiana, Rhingia campestris +44 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Blackthorn, Common Sorrel +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Arlington Court Coombeshead valley walk, Arlington CourtWalking route5.7 km

The walk follows footpaths around the estate, through woodland and fields, with both uphill and downhill sections and some muddy areas.

Named routeLength 5.7 kmDuration 02:30Local walking route
Vole Walk, Arlington CourtWalking route1.9 km

See some of the exciting nature recovery work being undertaken at Arlington with this short circular walk directly from the visitor car park. From orchards to woodland creation, wetland work and the spreading of wildflowers seed, along with views out acro

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Winford Valley walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route3.2 km

Fairly easy terrain following footpaths through woodland, fields and roads around the estate. Includes one set of steps and one steady climb, which can be muddy.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Lake walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route2.8 km

Fairly easy terrain, one steady climb. Follows wide footpaths through the estate. Some parts can be muddy.

Named routeLength 2.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arlington Court deer park circular walk, Arlington CourtWalking route4.8 km

This walk follows footpaths around the estate, including through sections of woodland. Some parts can be muddy, some steep.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Twitchen Lanepublic footpath · 1.2 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.2 kmPath type: track
Button Lanepublic footpath · 8 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mPath type: unclassified
Button Lanepublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
North Devon Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 10.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 3Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Named routeRef 3Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footbridge over stream to the north of Rye Park

Footbridge over stream to the north of Rye Park

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