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51.47876, -0.59494
About THE ROYAL ESTATE, WINDSOR: WINDSOR CASTLE AND HOME PARK
The Home Park, previously known as the Little Park, is a 2. 65 km2 royal park which forms the private grounds of Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England. It lies mainly on the eastern side of the castle and is administered by the Crown Estate of the United Kingdom.
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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 — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Magpie, Mallard +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Magpie, Mallard +63 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Jersey Tiger, Mesembrina meridiana, Lesser Stag Beetle +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Jersey Tiger, Mesembrina meridiana, Lesser Stag Beetle +17 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Marchantia polymorpha subsp. ruderalis, Grey-cushioned Grimmia · last seen 2025; Plants — Marchantia polymorpha subsp. ruderalis, Grey-cushioned Grimmia · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Three Castles PathWalking route
Grand Union Canal (Slough Arm) WalkWalking 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.
Egham to Runnymede Countryside Circular Walk, RunnymedeWalking route5.9 km
Wander through woodlands, wetlands & open wildflower meadows home to the birthplace of the Magna Carta. This circular takes you round Runnymede nature reserve, Langham Pond & ancient woodlands, which form a SSSI, for their rare species & the wildflowers
Jubilee River PathWalking route
🚴Cycling
142 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN route 461Cycling route
Windsor and Maidenhead LCNCycling route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
NCN National Route 61Cycling route
Link to National Route 61Cycling route
Route 61Cycling route34 km
Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.
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