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Village Green

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.70494, -0.15091

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Moorhen
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 277m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Moorhen, Blue Tit +55 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Moorhen, Blue Tit +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hornbeam, False Oat-grass, Elder +50 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Hornbeam, False Oat-grass, Elder +50 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LOOP link to Gordon Hill stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
New River LinkWalking route
Named routeRef NR linkLocal walking route
Parkfield, Oakmere & Beyond 2 mile walkWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Red TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Short TrailWalking route
Named routeListed length 1.3Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
NCN12 Proposed extensionCycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
NCN12 Proposed alternative routeCycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
NCN 12 delistedCycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
ProposedCycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route201 m
Named routeRef 12Length 201 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hook Lanebridleway · 9 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 9 mPath type: track
Hook Lanebyway open to all traffic · 337 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 337 mPath type: track
Hook Lanebridleway · 532 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 532 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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Village green

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🦉NORTHAW GREAT WOOD COUNTRY PARKNature reserve2 km→🏞️NORTHAW GREAT WOODCountry park2 km→🌱Oakmere ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Oakmere ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱ParkfieldUrban park2 km→✦WROTHAM PARKHistoric site4.6 km→

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