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GALLEY AND WARDEN HILLS SSSI

45 ha

📷 Dennis simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome45 ha

Getting here

51.92361, -0.41623

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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

6 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

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km

A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England

Named routeRef CWLength 275 kmRegional walking route
Lea Valley Walk (link to Leagrave Station)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Walk on the wild sideWalking route
Named route
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km

long distance footpath 169 km

Named routeLength 169 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 606Cycling route
Named routeRef 606National Cycle Network
Recreational Cycle Route 16Cycling route

Local circular? cycle route

Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Ride on the wild sideCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns Cycleway (road alternative)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km

This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.

Named routeLength 226 kmRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

18 public paths nearby

Public paths
Waterhall Lanebridleway · 666 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 666 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Galley Hill and Warden Hill Nature Reserve

📷 Dennis simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Galley Hill and Warden Hill Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bramingham ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Stopsley CommonUrban park2.1 km→🌱Limbury Mead POSUrban park2.8 km→🌱Wardown ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Leagrave CommonUrban park3.4 km→🌱Pope's MeadowUrban park3.7 km→