Getting here
51.44912, -0.50278
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Staines Reservoir (parking) 112m away — 10 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Staines Reservoir (parking) 112m away — 10 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck +81 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Waterside walks
Good match
Reservoir — waterside public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Southern Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026; Insects — Southern Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Reservoir — waterside day out
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Colne Valley TrailWalking route
Colne Valley WayWalking route
Views Route, RunnymedeWalking route2.5 km
This route takes you past the Kennedy Memorial, across Cooper's Hill with its view of Windsor Castle and London, then back down past Runnymede's Memorials. This route includes some steps and slopes that can be slippery/muddy.
The Park Circular Walk at AnkerwyckeWalking route1 km
Take a leisurely stroll through the park at Ankerwycke on gentle terrain. It's a perfect walk for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Terrain is generally flat, no stiles. Potential livestock in field.
Walk at AnkerwyckeWalking route1 km
🚴Cycling
72 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
LCN 89Cycling route
LCN 89Cycling route
LCN 89Cycling route
Link to National Route 61Cycling route
Spelthorne LCNCycling route
LCN 30Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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