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Heron Road Playfields

4 ha

📷 john bristow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

51.41020, -0.86147

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Greenway Route B

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Greenway Route B

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ramblers RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
California GreenwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Finchampstead Ridges Ramble, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.2 km

A waymarked trail across Finchampstead Ridges, with views toward the Hog's Back ridge in Surrey. The route takes in two ponds, a woodland section, with slopes & opportunities to spot wildlife including birds of prey, deer and colourful dragonflies

Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Simons Wood Trail, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.1 km

An area of wet woodlands & lowland heath providing habitat for birds & invertebrates. Explore the views, flora & fauna of the broadleaved & coniferous woods, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Blackwater Valley PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Barkham Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
Emmbrook Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
Route 19Cycling route
Named routeRef 19Local cycle route
California GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route CR5Cycling route
Named routeRef CR5Local cycle route
Earley Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Smiths Walkrestricted byway · 104 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 104 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Smiths Walkrestricted byway · 104 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 104 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Smiths Walkrestricted byway · 101 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 101 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Smiths Walkrestricted byway · 279 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 279 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pathway off Woosehill Road

📷 john bristow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pathway off Woosehill Road

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