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Ockwells Park

124 ha

Plan your visit

AncientBirdsBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome124 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Jackdaw
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

13 activities

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +50 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +50 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Light Brown Apple Moth, Common Plume, Turnip Moth +120 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Maidenhead Millennium Walk Marlow LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Maidenhead Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MBWLocal walking route
Cliveden Green Walking Trail, ClivedenWalking route3.7 km

On this short stroll explore the woodlands, discover a former owner of the estate & take in views of the River Thames, surrounding countryside & Cliveden House. Option to extend your walk to visit Cliveden gardens. Gentle slopes & flat terrain.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Chiltern Way Berkshire LoopWalking route28 km

Long distance path

Named routeRef CWBLength 28 kmRegional walking route
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East EnglandWalking route

Westroute: Stranraer (UK) - Birminhgham (UK) - Calais (FR) - Zoersel (BE) / Eastroute: Stranraer (UK) - Harwich (UK) - Rotterdam (NL) - Zoersel (BE) / Both Routes: Zoersel (BE) - Maastrich (NL) - Luxembourg (LUX) - Lake Geneva (CH) - Nice (FR)

Named routeRef E2International walking route
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Cycling

85 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Oaken Grove linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Ray Mill linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Pinkneys Green linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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