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Southridge Animal Shelter

10 ha
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Public accessPaid entryDogs welcome10 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Farm visits

Animal sanctuary or shelter

Varies

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Shenley Circuit

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Shenley Route 5

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Shenley Walk 4Walking route
Named routeRef 4Local walking route
Shenley Walk 3Walking route
Named routeRef 3Local walking route
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Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
St Albans Green RingCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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
NCN12 Proposed alternative routeCycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
NCN 12 delistedCycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre, Packhorse Lane, Potters Bar

RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre, Packhorse Lane, Potters Bar

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