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WESTWOOD PARK

249 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome249 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦96+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Grey Heron +93 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: NOS 1 AND 2 THE GATEHOUSE ABOUT 50 YARDS EAST OF WESTWOOD HOUSE; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Grey Heron +93 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Azure Damselfly, Hairy Shieldbug +32 more · last seen 2026; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Wychavon Way (old)Walking route67 km

A route from Holt Fleet on the River Severn to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.

Named routeLength 67 km
Hanbury Circular WalkWalking route6.8 km
Named routeLength 6.8 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Wychavon WayWalking route67 km

A route from Holt Fleet on the River Severn to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.

Named routeRef WyWLength 67 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

96 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Broadheath - Hallow Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route14 km

Starting at Worcester University and heading out to Broardheath and Hallow. A 14 mile circular route with alternatives to shorten it to 7.5 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeRef BroHaLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Crowle - Tibberton Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route12 km

Starting at Worcester Woods Countryside Centre and heading out to Kempsey. A 12 mile route with alternatives to shorten it to 8 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeLength 12 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Northwick - Ladywood Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route10.5 km

Circular route starting at the Pump House Environment Centre and covering a mixture of quiet lanes and residential streets.The route is 10.5 miles with a short cut that reduces it to 6.5 miles.

Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route165 m
Named routeRef 45Length 165 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

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