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The Old Cricket Field

7 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦38+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 118m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Magpie, Corn Bunting +35 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Magpie, Corn Bunting +35 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Comma +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Greater Plantain, Common Nettle, Annual Meadow-grass +187 more · last seen 2017

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Lambourn Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
White Horse Hill to Ashdown Walk, White Horse HillWalking route12.3 km

Long circular across the ancient chalk downs of Oxfordshire, neolithic sites and history found along this stretch of the ancient Ridgeway. Mixture of hard paths and field paths. Route can be muddy after wet weather. Take care at road crossings.

Named routeLength 12.3 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Chapel Lanepublic footpath · 93 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 93 mPath type: residential
Three Post Lanepublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Three Post Lanepublic footpath · 194 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 194 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Drain Hillbyway open to all traffic · 16 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 16 mPath type: service
Drain Hillbyway open to all traffic · 1.1 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.1 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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