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Glebelands Playing Fields Sport Zone

13 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 241m away — 8 car parks within reach

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +60 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +60 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Banded Demoiselle, 7-spot Ladybird +174 more · last seen 2026

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Common Smoothcap, Himalayan Balsam +63 more · last seen 2025

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Urban park — family destination

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LOOP link to Hatton Cross UndergroundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
LOOP link to Fulwell stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Osterley Trail, OsterleyWalking route2.5 km

Meander through Osterley's estate on this circular, taking in original vistas of the House across Middle Lake. Enjoy R. Adam's landscape along the carriageway, with open fields of livestock, woodland areas & tree lined avenues. Suitable for all abilities.

Named routeLength 2.5 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Long Estate Walk, OsterleyWalking route3.4 km
Named routeLength 3.4 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hillingdon TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 34 linkCycling route
Named routeRef (34)Local cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
LCN 44Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88Local cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Facilities

🅿️

Parking

8 nearby · 241m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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