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Northern Parkland

16 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 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 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

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +65 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

Insect spotting

Insects — Corizus hyoscyami, Violet Ground Beetle, Lesser Stag Beetle +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Corizus hyoscyami, Violet Ground Beetle, Lesser Stag Beetle +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 31 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km

Long distance path

Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Parks and Beyond Green RouteWalking route4.2 km
Named routeLength 4.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Parks and Beyond Orange RouteWalking route5.1 km
Named routeLength 5.1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Tailorspublic footpath · 14 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 14 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Tailorspublic footpath · 4 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 4 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route218 m
Named routeRef 11Length 218 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 11Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 11Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route118 m
Named routeRef 11Length 118 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

19 public paths nearby

Public paths
Woodpecker Closebridleway · 43 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 43 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Thorley Lanebridleway · 33 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 33 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
Thorley Lanebridleway · 363 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 363 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

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