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William's Wood

✦ Ancient woodland5 ha

📷 John M · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

52.81885, -2.20099

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Blue 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 — Barn Owl, Blue Tit, Hobby +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Barn Owl, Blue Tit, Hobby +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beaded Chestnut, Light Brown Apple Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character +88 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Beaded Chestnut, Light Brown Apple Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character +88 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stafford 62Walking route
Named route
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km

Newport to Burton on Trent

Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
Stafford 57Walking route
Named route
Stone Circles ChallengeWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

33 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route15 m
Named routeRef 5Length 15 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 5Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route103 m
Named routeRef 55Length 103 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route351 m
Named routeRef 55Length 351 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

William's Wood

📷 John M · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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