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Mill Park

18 ha

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 135m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Willow Beauty, Vine's Rustic +152 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Stag Beetle, Willow Beauty, Vine's Rustic +152 more · last seen 2026

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

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ramblers RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Cut countryside corridorWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bracknell Eastern RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bracknell Orbital RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Emmbrook Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
Bracknell Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
Yellow RouteCycling route
Named routeRef YellowLocal cycle route
Bracknell Forest Blue RouteCycling route
Named routeRef BlueLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bike Swinley RedMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
Bike Swinley BlueMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
Bike Swinley GreenMountain bike route
Named routeRef Green

Wildlife to spot

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