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Craneford Way Wild Park

2 ha

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.45009, -0.34217

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 103m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Hobby, Magpie +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Peregrine, Hobby, Magpie +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 10-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle +160 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 10-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle +160 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
Named route
Hillingdon TrailWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking 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
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

108 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
LCN 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75Local cycle route
LCN 74Cycling route
Named routeRef 74Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path from Craneford Way to the bank of the River Crane

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path from Craneford Way to the bank of the River Crane

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🌱Osterley ParkUrban park4.5 km→✦OSTERLEY PARKHistoric site4.8 km→🌱Syon ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Bushy ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Canbury GardensUrban park4.4 km→🌱Boston Manor ParkUrban park4.7 km→

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