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Thorndon Country Park

1 ha

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.58440, 0.34683

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Gatekeeper +47 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Gatekeeper +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Waterside walks

Open water — lake or pond with public access

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

14 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

🚴

Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route656 m
Named routeRef 13Length 656 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴

Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old Hall Pond in Thorndon Country Park South

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Old Hall Pond in Thorndon Country Park South

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱King George's Playing FieldsUrban park3.5 km→🌱King Georges Playing FieldsUrban park3.8 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Thorndon Country Park SouthUrban park500 m→🏞️THORNDONCountry park1.1 km→✦THORNDON HALLHistoric site1.3 km→

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