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Mill Lane Recreation Ground

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦15+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Bullfinch
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 212m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Bullfinch, Redwing +12 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Brown Hare, Badger +9 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Brimstone +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Round Berkshire Cycle Route

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Lambourn Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
White Horse Hill to Ashdown Walk, White Horse HillWalking route12.3 km

Long circular across the ancient chalk downs of Oxfordshire, neolithic sites and history found along this stretch of the ancient Ridgeway. Mixture of hard paths and field paths. Route can be muddy after wet weather. Take care at road crossings.

Named routeLength 12.3 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Chapel Lanepublic footpath · 93 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 93 mPath type: residential
Coppington Gardenspublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Lambourn Valley Waypublic footpath · 90 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 90 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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