About THE ROYAL ESTATE, WINDSOR: WINDSOR GREAT PARK
Windsor Great Park is a royal park of 2,020 hectares to the south of the town of Windsor on the border of Berkshire and Surrey in England. It is adjacent to the private 265-hectare (650-acre) Home Park, which is nearer the castle. The park was, for many centuries, the private hunting ground of Windsor Castle, which dates primarily from the mid-13th century and still includes a deer park.
🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Egyptian Goose +58 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
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Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: STATUE OF GEORGE III; Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Egyptian Goose +58 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Red-eyed Damselfly, Black-tailed Skimmer, Common Darter +85 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Varies
🚲
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 4
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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11 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Castles PathWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Ramblers RouteWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking 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.
Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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
Named routeLength 5.9 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East EnglandWalking route▾
