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Whittlebury Park Golf and Country Club

✦ Ancient woodland28 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome28 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Wood Bristle-moss, Capillary Thread-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss +69 more · last seen 2018

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Common Blue Damselfly, Green-veined White +92 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Common Blue Damselfly, Green-veined White +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grafton WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Path of Liberty, StoweWalking route1.8 km

Freedom is hard won, so this is the toughest of the three classic trails. Cobham’s politics are apparent everywhere: the Temple of Concord & Victory celebrates Britain’s triumphant 7yrs War while Lord Cobham’s Pillar shows him as a mighty Roman warrior.

Named routeLength 1.8 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
The Path of the Brave, StoweWalking route5.9 km

Get fit in beautiful surroundings. A 5k run or walk that takes in just about every noteworthy spot at Stowe.

Named routeLength 5.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Military Route, StoweWalking route4.9 km

Created in 2024 as part of the D-Day 80 commemorations, this trail gives insight into Stowe's various wartime connections.

Named routeLength 4.9 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Stowe Parkland Walk, StoweWalking route4 km

This circular walk over the rolling hills, fields and groves of Stowe's peaceful parkland takes in a pond, a monument to a famous soldier and an ornate temple. Plus, there's the chance to spot wildlife including green woodpeckers.

Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 50Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route10.7 km
Named routeRef 50Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

13 public paths nearby

Public paths
Whittlebury Hall Drivebridleway · 150 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 150 mPath type: service
Whittlebury Hall Drivebridleway · 387 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 387 mPath type: service

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