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CRANE PARK ISLAND

3 ha

📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.44320, -0.37825

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 217m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
Named route
Kingston Station to Ham House Walk, Ham HouseWalking route7.2 km

Enjoy a gentle walk from Kingston Station to Ham House and Garden on this 4.5-mile long stroll along the river, learning some interesting historical facts along the way.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 01:15Point-to-pointLocal walking route
LOOP link to Hatton Cross UndergroundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring Section 07 (alternate)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

80 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88Local cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
LCN 34Cycling route
Named routeRef 34Local cycle route
Cycleway 40Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Nine Acre Trail, OsterleyCycling route500 m

This 500m off-road trail takes you through the Nine Acre field, with clear views back to the House across Middle Lake, one of R. Adam's original estate vistas. Develop your cycle skills with easy technical features, before linking back to the main trail

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
Spelthorne LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Crane Park Island is a 3-hectare local nature reserve situated in Richmond upon Thames, London. It comprises riverside habitats that support wildlife such as kingfishers and is popular for walking and birdwatching.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Reed Bed, Crane Park Island

📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Reed Bed, Crane Park Island

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bushy ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Hurst ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Hanworth ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Kneller GardensUrban park2.1 km→🌱Bridge House ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Bridge House PondUrban park2.1 km→

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