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Meriden Park

13 ha

📷 Bryn Holmes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

51.67859, -0.38143

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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
  • ☀️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
ParkingPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Box Tree Moth, Rosemary Beetle +56 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Box Tree Moth, Rosemary Beetle +56 more · last seen 2025

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

15 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Ver Valley Walk 7Walking route

The Watermeadow Walk

Named routeRef Ver 7Local walking route
Ver Valley Walk 8Walking route

The Confluence Walk

Named routeRef Ver 8Local walking route
Shenley Walk 3Walking route
Named routeRef 3Local walking route
Ebury WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route28 m
Named routeLength 28 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route65 m
Named routeRef 6Length 65 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 6Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route153 m
Named routeRef 6Length 153 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 64 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 64 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 29 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 29 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 112 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 112 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Meriden Park Playground path

📷 Bryn Holmes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Meriden Park Playground path

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🌱Cassiobury ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Oxhey ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Garston ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Goodwood Recreation GroundUrban park2.8 km→🌱Leavesden Country Park (South Side)Urban park3 km→🌱Leavesden Country Park (South Side)Urban park3 km→

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