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Meden Vale Community Park

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Goldfinch
  • ☀️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
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Chiffchaff +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Chiffchaff +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Early Bumblebee +114 more · last seen 2024

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

18 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greenwood TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Clumber Park Curiosities Long Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route12 km

Varied terrain, including paths, parkland, woodland and road. Includes steps, slight slopes and roadside grass verges. Dog Friendly.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named route
Major Oak TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 648Cycling route
Named routeRef 648National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route984 m
Named routeRef 648Length 984 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route661 m
Named routeRef 648Length 661 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route993 m
Named routeRef 6Length 993 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Broom Hill Lanebridleway · 253 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 253 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Three Lions pub, Meden Vale

The Three Lions pub, Meden Vale

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