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Crane Park

86 ha

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifePicnicBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome86 ha

Getting here

51.44325, -0.37534

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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
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Robin, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Robin, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Dark-edged Bee-fly +164 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Dark-edged Bee-fly +164 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination; picnic area

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

97 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88Local 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
LCN 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

LOOP, Crane Park

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

LOOP, Crane Park

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🌱Bushy ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Hurst ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Hanworth ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Bridge House ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Bridge House PondUrban park2.3 km→🌱Carlisle ParkUrban park2.5 km→

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