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Goldwell Park

15 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Mallard
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Mallard, Great Tit +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Mallard, Great Tit +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Southern Hawker +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Lambourn Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Family Amble, NW HantsWalking route3.1 km
Named routeLength 3.1 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Outward Hound, NW HantsWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

38 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route 422Cycling route
Named routeRef 422National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route96 m
Named routeRef 4Length 96 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Northcroft Ditch Goldwell Park Newbury

Northcroft Ditch Goldwell Park Newbury

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