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The William Breach Centenary Playing Field

1 ha

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.32314, -2.08139

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Rook
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Rook, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Rook, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Gatekeeper +30 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: White Horse Trail; Named hiking route nearby: White Horse Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Horse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef WHTRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 403Cycling route
Named routeRef 403National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route698 m
Named routeRef 4Length 698 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route383 m
Named routeLength 383 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 403Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bulkington features [1]

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bulkington features [1]

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱Coulston Deer ParkUrban park4.6 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.9 km→⛪Church of the Holy SaviourReligious grounds4.8 km→⚽Semington Football ClubPlaying field4.9 km→⛪St Brihtwold ChurchReligious grounds2.7 km→⛪Christ ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→