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Dundonald Recreation Ground

9 ha

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 119m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Parent Bug +91 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Parent Bug +91 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

14 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wandle TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tooting Common parkrunWalking route
Named routeParkrun
Capital Ring link to Balham stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Thames Down LinkWalking route
Named routeRef TDLRegional walking route
Hogsmill Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef HVWLocal walking route
Bertram Cottagespublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Bertram Cottagespublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface asphaltPath type: pedestrian
Bertram Cottagespublic footpath · 30 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 30 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

220 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hogsmill River bridge GreenwayCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Raynes Park to Wimbledon Cycleway (proposed)Cycling route
Named route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 74Cycling route
Named routeRef 74Local cycle route
Tamsin TrailCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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