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WildlifeBirdsPicnic
Public accessDogs welcome

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
  • 🧺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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +44 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +44 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +29 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +29 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

picnic area; Allotments

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 29 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km

An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.

Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional 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
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
River Avon TrailWalking route
Named routeRef RATRegional walking route
The Shrubberypublic footpath · 4 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 4 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: steps
Margaret's Buildingspublic footpath · 88 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 88 mSurface asphaltPath type: pedestrian
The Shrubberypublic footpath · 5 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 5 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

126 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colliers WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Victoria Bridge Roadrestricted byway · 24 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 24 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Victoria Bridge Roadrestricted byway · 21 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 21 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Houses on Marlborough Buildings, viewed from Royal Crescent

Houses on Marlborough Buildings, viewed from Royal Crescent

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