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Russell Park

15 ha

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

51.46193, 0.14958

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

43 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Green Chain Walk section 1 linkWalking route
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link to Falconwood stationWalking route

Signposts link from Falconwood station to the Green Chain Walk

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Capital Ring link to Falconwood stationWalking route
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LOOP link to Slade Green stationWalking route
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LOOP link to Crayford stationWalking route
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Cycling

158 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCNCycling route
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Route (1)Cycling route
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LCN 18Cycling route
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NCN National Route 13Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Russell Park

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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