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Munden Drive Open Space

4 ha
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 166m away — 8 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Magpie +54 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Magpie +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Gatekeeper +57 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Gatekeeper +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Ver Valley Walk 8Walking route

The Confluence Walk

Named routeRef Ver 8Local walking route
LOOP link to Moor Park UndergroundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Shenley Walk 3Walking route
Named routeRef 3Local walking route
Ebury WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colne Valley Cycle Routepublic footpath · 14 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 14 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Colne Valley Cycle Routepublic footpath · 8 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

57 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

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 112 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 112 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 64 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 64 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 29 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 29 mPath type: unclassified
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 375 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 375 mSurface pavedPath type: service

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