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Windsor Wood

10 ha

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

52.24596, 0.63976

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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 Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🌿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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Mouse-ear-hawkweed, Beech, White Dead-nettle +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Meadow Brown, Large White +82 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Meadow Brown, Large White +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bee Orchid, Yarrow, Mouse-ear-hawkweed +99 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bee Orchid, Yarrow, Mouse-ear-hawkweed +99 more · last seen 2026

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km

Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km

Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.

Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route18 m
Named routeRef 51Length 18 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km
Named routeRef 51Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Little Saxham: Windsor Wood

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Little Saxham: Windsor Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱St Mary's ChurchUrban park2.8 km→✦ICKWORTH HOUSEHistoric site2.9 km→🌱Ickworth ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Gainsborough Recreation GroundUrban park3.2 km→🌱Hooper SquareUrban park2.9 km→🌱Risbygate Sports ClubUrban park3.7 km→

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