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Oldfield Allotments

1 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.54592, -0.35836

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pied Wagtail, Magpie, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Pied Wagtail, Magpie, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dock Bug, Green Shieldbug +162 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dock Bug, Green Shieldbug +162 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Celandine RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
LOOP link to Hayes & Harlington stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Gruffalo TrailWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mRound tripLocal walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

52 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stanmore to the Thames Cycle RouteCycling route
Named route
LCN 87Cycling route
Named routeRef 87Local cycle route
LCN 87Cycling route
Named routeRef 87Local cycle route
LCN 88aCycling route
Named routeRef 88aLocal cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
LCN 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Grand Union Canal towards Western Avenue

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Grand Union Canal towards Western Avenue

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Northala FieldsUrban park1.3 km→🌱Eskdale Open spaceUrban park1.2 km→🌱Pitshanger ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱The Grove Open SpaceUrban park3.7 km→🌱The Grove Open SpaceUrban park3.7 km→🌱Brent Lodge Park (Bunny Park)Urban park3.8 km→

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