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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome62 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Magpie +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Magpie +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Jersey Tiger, Harlequin Ladybird, Lesser Stag Beetle +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Jersey Tiger, Harlequin Ladybird, Lesser Stag Beetle +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee River PathWalking route
Named route
Colne Valley TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Beeches WayWalking route25 km
Named routeLength 25 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

123 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN route 461Cycling route
Named routeRef 461National Cycle Network
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 61Cycling route
Named routeRef 61National Cycle Network
Link to National Route 61Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 61Cycling route34 km

Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.

Named routeRef 61Length 34 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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