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Dorney Common

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Magpie, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Magpie, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 61

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Green Shieldbug +10 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Green Shieldbug +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee River PathWalking route
Named route
Maidenhead Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MBWLocal walking route
Cliveden Green Walking Trail, ClivedenWalking route3.7 km

On this short stroll explore the woodlands, discover a former owner of the estate & take in views of the River Thames, surrounding countryside & Cliveden House. Option to extend your walk to visit Cliveden gardens. Gentle slopes & flat terrain.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Grand Union Canal (Slough Arm) WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

135 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
NCN route 461Cycling route
Named routeRef 461National Cycle Network
Ray Mill linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 61Cycling route
Named routeRef 61National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route

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