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Wigmore Road Open Space

1 ha

Plan your visit

InsectsPlayFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐝322+ species of insects recorded here — summer is peak season; White-legged Damselfly and Shuttle-shaped Dart are among those observed
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

7 activities

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Shuttle-shaped Dart, Large Yellow Underwing +319 more · last seen 2026

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

playground; Urban park — family destination

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Mammals — Wood Mouse, Common Shrew, Mole +6 more · last seen 2025

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Bird watching

Good match

Free

Birds — House Martin, Greenfinch, Yellowhammer +3 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
red trailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Silchester TrailWalking route
Named route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Wasing WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Brenda Parker WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Shyshack Lanepublic footpath · 180 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 180 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Calleva TrailCycling route
Named routeRef Calleva TrailRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route 422Cycling route
Named routeRef 422National Cycle Network
Wasing WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Watership Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Pamber Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue Trail
Cycling Discoveries in North HampshireMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Facilities

🅿️

Parking

2 nearby · 157m

🛝

Playground

5 · 8m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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