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Compass Gardens

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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 Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Starling +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Starling +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Peacock, 7-spot Ladybird +62 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Peacock, 7-spot Ladybird +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Clements Green Lanepublic footpath · 48 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 48 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

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Wildlife Wall in Compass Gardens

Wildlife Wall in Compass Gardens

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