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Brandon and Bretford CP

New Close Wood – Coombe Abbey loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

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Brandon and Bretford CP

New Close Wood – Coombe Abbey loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

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New Close Wood – Coombe Abbey loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

02:07

8.30km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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200 m

New Close Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The path passes through the heart of New Close Wood, which is predominately oak woodland with ash and frequent silver birch. Other woody species to look out for include hazel, holly, rowan, aspen, field maple and elm.

Honeysuckle is generally quite frequent with its tangle of fraying stems creating a lacework of twisted branches between closely growing trees and shrubs. The ground flora is equally interesting with bluebell, wood anemone, wood sorrel, foxglove, lords and ladies, greater stitchwort, herb robert, wood avens, skull cap, enchanter's nightshade, red campion and an array of fern tussocks.

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2.49 km

Coombe Abbey Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor's centre at Coombe Abbey Park features a café, car park, toilet facilities, and some information about the park. It's a great place to begin or end a walk and have a refuel surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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2.74 km

Coombe Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Coombe Abbey Park is a country park that was developed from the grounds of a Cistercian abbey. The 500 acres (202 ha) of garden, woodland and lakeside were designed by Capability Brown, hailed as England's greatest gardener, in the 18th century. The park includes a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has been awarded Green Flag status.

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