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Smug Oak Green

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Public accessDogs welcome

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 Robin and Jackdaw
  • Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • The Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Mallard +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Mallard +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Shieldbug, Hairy Shieldbug, Cicadella viridis +20 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green Shieldbug, Hairy Shieldbug, Cicadella viridis +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café; Playing field

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Ver Valley Walk 7Walking route

The Watermeadow Walk

Named routeRef Ver 7Local walking route
Watling Chase Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shenley Route 5Walking route
Named routeRef 5Local walking route
Shenley Walk 1Walking route
Named routeRef 1Local walking route
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Cycling

68 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Verulamium Park Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
St Albans Green RingCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 61Cycling route34 km

Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.

Named routeRef 61Length 34 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 6Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route707 m
Named routeRef 6Length 707 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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