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Village cross at the junction of High Street and Station Road

0 ha
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
  • 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

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Mute Swan +98 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Coot, Mute Swan +98 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +8 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +8 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bulrush, Yarrow · last seen 2026; Plants — Bulrush, Yarrow · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Thames PathWalking route296 km
Named routeRef TPLength 296 kmNational walking route
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km

Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.

Named routeRef T&S WLength 69.8 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
The Latton LoopWalking route
Named route
Berkeley Closepublic footpath · 185 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 185 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

33 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 45Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route226 m
Named routeRef 45Length 226 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route155 m
Named routeRef 45Length 155 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route348 m
Named routeRef 45Length 348 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Ham Lanerestricted byway · 358 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 358 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Ham Lanerestricted byway · 19 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 19 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

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