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Vale Farm Sports Centre

3 ha

📷 Richard Rogerson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.55784, -0.31432

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Primary Care Centre 24m away — 12 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Green-veined White, Speckled Wood +104 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Green-veined White, Speckled Wood +104 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Yarrow, Common Knapweed +14 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hawthorn, Yarrow, Common Knapweed +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Celandine RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Gruffalo TrailWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mRound tripLocal walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Greenford stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Harrow-on-the-Hill stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

66 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47Local cycle route
Grand Union Canal towpathCycling route

'Recommended cycle route'

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route (40)Cycling route
Named routeRef (40)Local cycle route
Route (40)Cycling route
Named routeRef (40)Local cycle route
Proyer's PathCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Cycleway 27Cycling route
Named routeRef C27Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Vale Farm Sports Centre

📷 Richard Rogerson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Northala FieldsUrban park4.7 km→🌱The Grove Open SpaceUrban park2.6 km→🌱The Grove Open SpaceUrban park2.6 km→🌱Pitshanger ParkUrban park3.4 km→🦉FRYENT COUNTRY PARKNature reserve3.4 km→🌱Fryent Country ParkUrban park3.4 km→

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