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Galley Common Play Trail

3 ha

📷 A J Paxton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.52519, -1.52560

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 436m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Juniper Shieldbug, Tortoise Bug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Juniper Shieldbug, Tortoise Bug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route
Named routeRef CWListed length 100 miRegional walking route
A Coventry WayWalking route
Named routeRef ACWListed length 40 miRegional walking route
ACW Circular Walk 17Walking route
Named routeRef C17Listed length 9 kmLocal walking route
ACW Circular Walk 17A (short-cut to C17)Walking route
Named routeRef C17ALocal walking route
ACW Circular Walk 17X (eXtra to Tippers Hill)Walking route
Named routeRef C17XLocal walking route
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Cycling

76 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 52Cycling route
Named routeRef 52National Cycle Network
Northern Warwickshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef Northern Warwickshire CyclewayRound tripRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route498 m
Named routeRef 52Length 498 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 52Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Named routeRef 52Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Alternative RouteCycling route61 m
Named routeRef 52Length 61 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of St Peter, Galley Common

📷 A J Paxton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Church of St Peter, Galley Common

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hartshill Hayes Country ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Cleaver Park Sports GroundUrban park4.1 km→🌱Coronation WalkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Nuneaton CommonUrban park700 m→🌱Hawthorn CommonUrban park1 km→🌱Vale ViewUrban park1.7 km→

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