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Westhall Wood

✦ Ancient woodland34 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome34 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Great Tit
  • 🐕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

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Blackbird +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Blackbird +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Cowslip, Bladder Campion, Bird's-claw Beard-moss +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +34 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

11 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wortham & Burgate WalksWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Saint Botolph's WayWalking route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Gislingham Circular Walk 2 (Pink)Walking route
Named routeRef GW2Local walking route
Gislingham Circular Walk 1 (Blue)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Burgate WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle 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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