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Wakeford's Copse

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

📷 Shazz · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

50.87569, -0.97226

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 269m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Bike parkingParkingPlaygroundToilets

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +100 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Glow-worm, Red Admiral +52 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Gatekeeper, Glow-worm, Red Admiral +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Lily-of-the-valley, Springy Turf-moss, Swan's-neck Thyme-moss +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wayfarers WalkWalking route

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Staunton WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
Havant Footpath 30Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

138 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 222Cycling route
Named routeRef 222National Cycle Network
Havant Borough NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Havant Borough Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Havant Borough NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hayling Billy Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Horndean Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Looking east on Wakefords Way

📷 Shazz · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Looking east on Wakefords Way

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Nearby places

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🌱Staunton Farm and GardensUrban park500 m→🌱Leigh Park GardensUrban park400 m→🌱Staunton Country ParkUrban park500 m→✦LEIGH PARK (STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK)Historic site400 m→🌱Leigh Park GardensUrban park500 m→🌱Havant ParkUrban park2.6 km→

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