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Birch Covert - Woodland plantation

29 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome29 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐴Horse riding listed as facility — is at its best in summer
  • 🐕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
Horse riding

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
West Berkshire Countryside Walk, Goring GapWalking route11.2 km

Enjoy this circular spanning Lardon Chase, the Holies & Lough Down. Explore a variety of landscapes, spot rare butterflies & admire views of the Chiltern Hills, North Wessex Downs & Goring Gap. Sections may be challenging for people with reduced mobility.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Eling WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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