Nature Discovery Centre and Thatcham Reedbeds

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■■ Location: RG19 3FU. From Newbury, take the A4 east towards Come along to an event – From Thatcham. From Thatcham and Reading take the A4 west bug hunting to photography towards Newbury. From either direction then turn onto Lower courses, animal experience days to Way at the traffic lights opposite the turning to West Berkshire guided walks, there’s something Community hospital. After around 1 mile turn right onto for everyone in our events diary. Muddy Lane and follow directions to the car park. Visit naturediscovery.org.uk or ask a ■■ Public transport: There are local buses that stop on Lower member of staff for more information. Way. Newbury railway station is 2.6 miles away and Thatcham railway station 1.7 miles. There are various excellent walking routes from Newbury and Thatcham. Public footpaths are Volunteer with BBOWT – Wildlife shown on the map. needs your help and there are many opportunities at the Nature Discovery ■■ Opening times: Subject to seasonal opening times. Please Centre. Join our practical group, meet check naturediscovery.org.uk or signs on the reserve for times. and greet our visitors, or help out with events and activities. Visit bbowt.org.uk/ Managed by the Berks, volunteer or pick up a leaflet in the The Nature Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Visitor Centre to find out more. Discovery Centre Trust on behalf of:

Please recycle or pass to a friend. BBOWT is a Registered Charity, number 204330. Credits: Cover: kingfisher © Jamie Hall. Inside: meadow adventure © Elaine Tuffery. Map: Helen Walsh. Back page: NDC © Rob Appleby; reed warbler © Amy Lewis, bug hunting © Ric Mellis, volunteering © BBOWT. www.bbowt.org.uk Discover wonderful wildlife and beautiful views Enjoyed your visit today? Become a member and discover more fantastic days out in beautiful places. K en ne Visit bbowt.org.uk t a nd Av on Cana l

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Take care crossing Explore our railway line here trails 3 Red route /4 mile, grade: easy Thatcham Reedbeds Great in all seasons! Enjoy a stroll around the lake and spot the best of our waterbirds. Pick up a family KEY activity trail from reception. This walk is suitable for Parking pushchairs and wheelchairs. Building Playground 1 mile, grade: easy Bird hide Yellow route Toilets A gentle walk through Thatcham Community Picnic area Orchard and around our beautiful lake, with plenty of Nature Orchard places to rest along the way. Discovery Private shing lake Centre Hedges 2 miles, grade: moderate Right of way Blue route Red route

Wander through Thatcham Reedbeds and visit our Blue route bird hide for wonderful views of this rare and unspoilt Yellow route N habitat (pick up a key from reception). Explore the Permissive path tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal. Lower Way Please note: This path crosses the railway line. Use Network Rail’s advice at crossings: “See track, think train”.