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The Living Rain Forest

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • 🐾The Living Rain Forest on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlaygroundFarm visit

Best for

7 activities

Farm visits

Zoo or animal collection

Varies

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Wren +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Wren +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beaded Chestnut, Large Yellow Underwing, Black Rustic +197 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring GapWalking route6.1 km

This circular around the meadows & woodlands of Goring Gap forms the backdrop to Streatley village. Visit one of Britain’s largest areas of rare chalk grassland & get panoramic views of the Chilterns, North Wessex Downs & Oxford Vale & the River Thames.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
West Berkshire Countryside Walk, Goring GapWalking route11.2 km

Enjoy this circular spanning Lardon Chase, the Holies & Lough Down. Explore a variety of landscapes, spot rare butterflies & admire views of the Chiltern Hills, North Wessex Downs & Goring Gap. Sections may be challenging for people with reduced mobility.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Accessible Walk, Goring GapWalking route1.4 km
Named routeLength 1.4 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Eling WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entrance to the Living Rain Forest near Hampstead Norreys

Entrance to the Living Rain Forest near Hampstead Norreys

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