Getting here
51.39635, -1.24187
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Magpie +83 more · last seen 2025
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Small Red-eyed Damselfly, Black-tailed Skimmer +25 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Small Red-eyed Damselfly, Black-tailed Skimmer +25 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Good match
picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
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.
Yellow RouteWalking route
🚴Cycling
33 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Route 4Cycling route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Route 422Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Wildlife to spot
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