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Cathnor Park

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

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
  • Teanamu Chaya Teahouse — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Grey Heron +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Grey Heron +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +96 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +96 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Red Clover +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Red Clover +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wandle TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
Named route
Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Barnes Trail ExtensionWalking route

The 2.3 mile Trail, and the 3 mile Extension, have been designed to show Barnes at its best. The route is circular, so it doesn't matter where you start – just follow the silver 'Barnes Trail' discs set in the ground

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

216 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycleway 3Cycling route
Named routeRef C3Regional cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route ■Cycling route
Named routeRef Local cycle route
Route (C27)Cycling route
Named routeRef (C27)Regional cycle route
Route ■Cycling route
Named routeRef Local cycle route
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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