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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessPaid entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ 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 451m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +57 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +57 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Green-veined White +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wood-sedge, Heath Speedwell, Marsh Cudweed +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 39 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Ver Valley Walk 8Walking route

The Confluence Walk

Named routeRef Ver 8Local walking route
Watling Chase Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shenley Route 5Walking route
Named routeRef 5Local walking route
Shenley Walk 1Walking route
Named routeRef 1Local walking route
Wall Hall Drivepublic footpath · 223 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 223 mPath type: unclassified
Wall Hall Drivepublic footpath · 168 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 168 mPath type: residential
Wall Hall Drivepublic footpath · 20 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 20 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Route 61Cycling route34 km

Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.

Named routeRef 61Length 34 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route28 m
Named routeLength 28 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route65 m
Named routeRef 6Length 65 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 6Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

26 public paths nearby

Public paths
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 64 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 64 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 29 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 29 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 195 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 195 mPath type: service
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 375 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 375 mSurface pavedPath type: service
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 597 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 597 mSurface pavedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

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