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Burghfield Skateboard Park

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Dartford Warbler
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Wokefield Common 56m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Dartford Warbler, Woodpigeon +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Pipistrelle, Roe Deer +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Jersey Tiger, Emperor Dragonfly, Black-tailed Skimmer +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: St James' Way; Named hiking route nearby: St James' Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
The Brenda Parker WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

44 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
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
AWECycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pamber Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue Trail
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rising Sun Pub, Burghfield Common

Rising Sun Pub, Burghfield Common

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