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Gheluvelt Park

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • The Splash Pad — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mute Swan +40 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mute Swan +40 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Scathophaga stercoraria, Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +7 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Worcester Woods Meadows TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Worcester Woods Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Three Choirs Way (Hereford to Worcester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

183 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Kempsey Norton LoopCycling route13.5 km
Named routeLength 13.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Broadheath - Hallow Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route14 km

Starting at Worcester University and heading out to Broardheath and Hallow. A 14 mile circular route with alternatives to shorten it to 7.5 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeRef BroHaLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Crowle - Tibberton Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route12 km

Starting at Worcester Woods Countryside Centre and heading out to Kempsey. A 12 mile route with alternatives to shorten it to 8 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeLength 12 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Northwick - Ladywood Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route10.5 km

Circular route starting at the Pump House Environment Centre and covering a mixture of quiet lanes and residential streets.The route is 10.5 miles with a short cut that reduces it to 6.5 miles.

Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Local cycle route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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