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Harvard Hill Recreation Ground

1 ha

📷 Phillip Perry · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.48847, -0.27535

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️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
Bike parkingParking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Jackdaw +53 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Jackdaw +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Harlequin Ladybird +52 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Harlequin Ladybird +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

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

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
Named route
Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring Section 07 (alternate)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Hanwell stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

143 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycleway 40Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
Nine Acre Trail, OsterleyCycling route500 m

This 500m off-road trail takes you through the Nine Acre field, with clear views back to the House across Middle Lake, one of R. Adam's original estate vistas. Develop your cycle skills with easy technical features, before linking back to the main trail

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
Route ■Cycling route
Named routeRef ■Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Churchdale Court - Harvard Road, W4

📷 Phillip Perry · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Churchdale Court - Harvard Road, W4

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🌱Gunnersbury ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Chiswick House and GroundsUrban park1.1 km→🌱Acton ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Ravenscourt ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Syon ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Boston Manor ParkUrban park3.1 km→

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