THE ROYAL ESTATE, WINDSOR: VIRGINIA WATER (INCLUDING FORT BELVEDERE AND THE CLOCKCASE)
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Getting here
51.40928, -0.60511
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon +60 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Southern Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer +19 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Neat Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Bank Haircap +1 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Neat Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Bank Haircap +1 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Three Castles PathWalking route
Memorial Route, RunnymedeWalking route3.7 km
This route takes you to all the memorials and artworks at Runnymede, and through the woods to the Commonwealth Airforce Memorial with its lovely views. This route includes some steps and slopes that can be slippery/muddy.
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East EnglandWalking route
Westroute: Stranraer (UK) - Birminhgham (UK) - Calais (FR) - Zoersel (BE) / Eastroute: Stranraer (UK) - Harwich (UK) - Rotterdam (NL) - Zoersel (BE) / Both Routes: Zoersel (BE) - Maastrich (NL) - Luxembourg (LUX) - Lake Geneva (CH) - Nice (FR)
Thames PathWalking route296 km
Summer Route, RunnymedeWalking route3 km
A varied summer route that runs past our key memorials and gives you a sense of the Runnymede landscape, including woods, meadows, ponds and riverside.
West Drivepublic footpath · 2.4 km
🚴Cycling
41 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Route 223Cycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Woking and Egham link
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Windsor Great Park permitted cycle route (daylight hours only)Cycling route
Route 4Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
10 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Shrubbs Hill Lanebridleway · 67 m
Shrubbs Hill Lanebridleway · 158 m
Wildlife to spot
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