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Drove Road Park

18 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome18 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦40+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Redwing and Goldeneye
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 107m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Redwing, Goldeneye, Fieldfare +37 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Redwing, Goldeneye, Fieldfare +37 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Bombus lucorum +19 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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
River Avon Heritage TrailWalking route14 km
Named routeLength 14 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75National Cycle Network
Whitburn Town WalkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route198 m
Named routeRef 75Length 198 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route185 m
Named routeRef 75Length 185 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.4 km
Named routeRef 75Length 5.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route7 m
Named routeRef 75Length 7 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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