An Autumn Walk in the Woods

The Friends of Clayfield Copse invite you to explore Clayfield Copse and Blackhouse Woods this November with a self-guided walk to meet and identify some of the local trees.

Come and get to know ten trees really well, each with its own story set out for you. Meet the 'lovers' tree, the 'Queen of the Woods' tree and the 'super carbon recycling' tree. Find out what wildlife likes which trees, which wood makes the best brooms and hear the sad story of our ash trees.

The woodland paths are uneven and may be muddy and slippery. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Getting there

Access by public transport is easy from the town centre. Buses going up the Peppard Road (No 25) stop near the junction of Kiln Road, and the No 23 stops along Caversham Park Road at the Primary School across from Clayfield Copse. If you are cycling or driving then the car park is at the Peppard Road end of Caversham Park Road next to the Tennis Club.

From the car park follow the signs.

Guided walks

Because of lockdown, the guided walks planned for the afternoon of the 29th November have now been rearranged for Sunday, 6th December, see side panel. However the self-guided trail remains to be enjoyed.