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Dorney Common

229 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome229 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Magpie
  • 🐕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
Parking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Magpie, Canada Goose +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Magpie, Canada Goose +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Red-green Carpet, White-point +116 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Red-green Carpet, White-point +116 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 61

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee River PathWalking route
Named route
Maidenhead Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MBWLocal walking route
Cliveden Green Walking Trail, ClivedenWalking route3.7 km

On this short stroll explore the woodlands, discover a former owner of the estate & take in views of the River Thames, surrounding countryside & Cliveden House. Option to extend your walk to visit Cliveden gardens. Gentle slopes & flat terrain.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Grand Union Canal (Slough Arm) WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ashford Lanepublic footpath · 139 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 139 mPath type: track
2public footpath · 208 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 208 mPath type: footway
Jubilee River Waypublic footpath · 401 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 401 mSurface fine_gravelPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

143 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
NCN route 461Cycling route
Named routeRef 461National Cycle Network
Ray Mill linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 61Cycling route
Named routeRef 61National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Ashford Lanebridleway · 197 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 197 mPath type: service
Jubilee River Waybridleway · 332 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 332 mSurface fine_gravelPath type: cycleway

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