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Infirmary Stables, Arborfield

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📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.38201, -0.89683

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 170m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Waxwing, Woodpigeon, Hobby +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Waxwing, Woodpigeon, Hobby +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large Yellow Underwing, Gatekeeper +221 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large Yellow Underwing, Gatekeeper +221 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Coombes Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal 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

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 19Cycling route
Named routeRef 19Local cycle route
California GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Three Mile Cross/Shinfield Village LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 422Cycling route
Named routeRef 422National Cycle Network
Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

12 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 51 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 51 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 4 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 4 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 4 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 4 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 46 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 46 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
Hogwood Lanebyway open to all traffic · 45 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 45 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Eligius, Arborfield Garrison

📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Eligius, Arborfield Garrison

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