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Woodclose Copse

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.47841, -1.49115

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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
  • 📍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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Raven, Pheasant +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Barn Owl, Raven, Pheasant +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +50 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +50 more · last seen 2025

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

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Lambourn Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bottom Copse

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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✦Bockhampton deserted medieval villageHistoric site3.3 km→🌱Mill Lane Recreation GroundUrban park4 km→⛪St Michael and All Angels ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→✦Lambourn CrossHistoric site4.3 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds1.8 km→

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