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ENGLEMERE POND

26 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome26 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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 422

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ramblers RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Cut countryside corridorWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Wokingham WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cabbage Hill Blue RouteWalking route
Named routeRef blueLocal walking route
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bracknell Eastern RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bracknell Orbital RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bracknell Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
Yellow RouteCycling route
Named routeRef YellowLocal cycle route
Bracknell Forest Blue RouteCycling route
Named routeRef BlueLocal cycle route
Bracknell Forest Green RouteCycling route
Named routeRef GreenLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bike Swinley RedMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
Bike Swinley BlueMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
Bike Swinley GreenMountain bike route
Named routeRef Green
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Blythewood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 62 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 62 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Blythewood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 446 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 446 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Blythewood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 6 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 6 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Blythewood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 145 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 145 mSurface dirtPath type: unclassified

About this nature reserve

Englemere Pond is a 26-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Bracknell Forest, South East England. It primarily consists of a large pond surrounded by woodland, which is home to many waterfowl and ideal for birdwatching.

Wildlife to spot

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