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Washford Wood

✦ Ancient woodland14 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — False Saffron Milkcap, Lilac Pinkgill, Inky Mushroom +21 more · last seen 2019; Fungi — False Saffron Milkcap, Lilac Pinkgill, Inky Mushroom +21 more · last seen 2019

Varies

Foraging

Plants — Meadowsweet, Hazel, Pedunculate Oak +32 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Procumbent Pearlwort, Field Maple +232 more · last seen 2017

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Gatekeeper +67 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Gatekeeper +67 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Little Dart Ridge & Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef LDRVRegional walking route
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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

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