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Getting here
51.60553, -1.74527
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️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
7 activitiesBird watching
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Nature reserve
Wildlife
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Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Family friendly
Good match
café
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾5 signed routes nearby · 44 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km▾
Millennium TrailWalking route▾
Thames PathWalking route296 km▾
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km▾
Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.
South Swindon Green TrailWalking route▾
Stirling Roadpublic footpath · 26 m▾
Stirling Roadpublic footpath · 24 m▾
Stirling Roadpublic footpath · 25 m▾
🚴Cycling
▾19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route (45)Cycling route▾
National Cycle Network link route between NCN 45 and Swindon station
Eastern FlyerCycling route▾
Tadpole RoundCycling route9.1 km▾
(45)Cycling route▾
National Cycle Network link route between NCN 45 and Swindon station
Haydon RoundCycling route11.8 km▾
Urban RoundCycling route27 km▾
🐴Horse riding
▾1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Kingsdown Lanerestricted byway · 1.4 km▾
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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