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Trilakes Fishery and Country Park

✦ Ancient woodland37 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome37 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Magpie, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Magpie, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Broom Fork-moss, Bifid Crestwort, Redshank +8 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Brimstone, Stag Beetle, Gatekeeper +100 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Brimstone, Stag Beetle, Gatekeeper +100 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Farm visits

Zoo or animal collection nearby

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ambarrow Hill CircuitWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ambarrow Court CircuitWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wildlife WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Finchampstead Ridges Ramble, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.2 km

A waymarked trail across Finchampstead Ridges, with views toward the Hog's Back ridge in Surrey. The route takes in two ponds, a woodland section, with slopes & opportunities to spot wildlife including birds of prey, deer and colourful dragonflies

Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Prior's Lanepublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Prior's Lanepublic footpath · 102 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 102 mSurface compactedPath type: unclassified
Beaver Lanepublic footpath · 97 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 97 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
California GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
Blackwater Valley Red RouteCycling route
Named routeRef redLocal cycle route
Cove LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Blackwater Valley Blue RouteCycling route
Named routeRef blueLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blackwater Valley Multi-User PathMountain bike route
Named route
Cove Brook Greenway, FarnboroughMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bike Swinley RedMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
Bike Swinley BlueMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
Bike Swinley GreenMountain bike route
Named routeRef Green
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Scotland Hillbyway open to all traffic · 203 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 203 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: residential
Stevens Hillbridleway · 558 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 558 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sandhurst: Trilakes Country Park (aerial 2016)

Sandhurst: Trilakes Country Park (aerial 2016)

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