Buscot Purple Woodland Walk

Explore the nearby woodland on this scenic three-mile circular walk, which passes through Coxwell Wood and Oak Wood, and offers open views across the surrounding countryside.
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Buscot and Coleshill EstatesStart point
Badbury National Trust Car ParkTrail information
*Mixture of hard paths, woodland paths and field paths. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Access difficult due to uneven ground, narrow paths in places, stiles and gated areas. For further details, please see Access section.
***Dogs welcome under close control, and on leads near livestock.
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