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Ouse Valley Park

92 ha

📷 Tim Glover · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome92 ha

Getting here

52.06928, -0.80262

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Grey Heron
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Teal, Grey Heron, Magpie +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Teal, Grey Heron, Magpie +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grafton WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
North Bucks WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Gerard Closepublic footpath · 56 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 56 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Gerard Closepublic footpath · 7 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 7 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

94 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Millennium Circular RouteCycling route
Named routeRef MLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
MK Redway Super Route V7Cycling route
Named routeRef V7Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route V6Cycling route
Named routeRef V6Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route V4Cycling route
Named routeRef V4Local cycle route
MK Redway Super Route H8Cycling route
Named routeRef H8Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Railway Bridge over Wolverton Park Road

📷 Tim Glover · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Railway Bridge over Wolverton Park Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Stanton Low ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Loughton Valley Linear ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Great Linford Manor ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Loughton Valley Linear ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Lodge LakeUrban park3.6 km→🌱Corner PinUrban park500 m→

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