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Elstree Open Space

87 ha

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome87 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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +27 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +27 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Harrow Weald Common Nature TrailWalking route

Short walk. Orange waymarking http://www.harrowncf.org/Harrow_Weald_Nature_Trail.pdf

Named routeLocal walking route
LOOP link to Elstree & Borehamwood stationWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Dollis Valley Greenwalk linkWalking route
Named routeRef DVGlinkLocal walking route
LOOP link to Stanmore UndergroundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Watling Chase Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
New Roadpublic footpath · 104 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 104 mSurface gravelPath type: service
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
LCN 45Cycling route
Named routeRef 45Local cycle route
Wembley to Harrow Weald CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Belmont TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Edgwarebury Lanerestricted byway · 416 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 416 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Edgwarebury Lanerestricted byway · 81 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 81 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

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