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GALLEY AND WARDEN HILLS SSSI

45 ha

📷 Dennis simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome45 ha

Getting here

51.92361, -0.41623

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km▾

A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England

Named routeRef CWLength 275 kmRegional walking route
Lea Valley Walk (link to Leagrave Station)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
John Bunyan TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Walk on the wild sideWalking route▾
Named route
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km▾

long distance footpath 169 km

Named routeLength 169 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 606Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 606National Cycle Network
Recreational Cycle Route 16Cycling route▾

Local circular? cycle route

Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Ride on the wild sideCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns Cycleway (road alternative)Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km▾

This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.

Named routeLength 226 kmRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

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18 public paths nearby

Public paths
Waterhall Lanebridleway · 666 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 666 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Galley Hill and Warden Hill Nature Reserve

📷 Dennis simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Galley Hill and Warden Hill Nature Reserve

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bramingham ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Stopsley CommonUrban park2.1 km→🌱Limbury Mead POSUrban park2.8 km→🌱Wardown ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Leagrave CommonUrban park3.4 km→🌱Pope's MeadowUrban park3.7 km→