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Nature Discovery Centre and Thatcham Reedbeds There are lots of ways you can Berkshire Berkshire get involved with BBOWT at Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire Oxfordshire the Nature Discovery Centre How to get to the Nature Discovery Centre Look around our Visitor Centre Nature Discovery To A34, – Speak to our friendly staff about Oxford & M4 Turnp ike Rd Thatcham A4 Newbury A4 wildlife, learn more from the To Hungerford A4 To Reading d s R r L e owe o al g r W o interactive displays or find the perfect d Centre and n a M i y a C r y & Avon e Kennet b h a m P T a Muddy Ln W H S a idge H mbr Rd Ha t s memento of your day in our gift shop. m Nature Discovery a ’ bridg r Newbury e Ln t e i Centre o ip station Newbury n P The Lakeside Café serves delicious hot R Racecourse d Thatcham station station Thatcham Reedbeds G Newbury and cold food and drinks as well as A343 re e Racecourse n h a m homemade cakes and ice cream. l l i R H A339 d A great day out for families m Greeham a h Greenham Lodge Bowdown k Ashen o o Woods r B and wildlife enthusiasts nk’s Ln u C Mo ry’s Copse Ba Go for a walk – Our trails are perfect nk Rd Control for a family day out or for the more Tower Greenham Crookh Common am Crookham C adventurous. Follow one of the paths ommon New Common Rd Peckham Greenham around the lake or venture further Copse Park A339 d rd R afield into Thatcham Reedbeds to Thornfo spot some of our rarer species. B4640 Newtown To Basingstoke ■ 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 K days out in beautiful places. en ne t a nd Visit bbowt.org.uk Av on Cana Deep water l lagoons Railway To Lower Farm bird hide and Explore our Greenham & Crookham Commons Take care crossing trails railway line here 3 Red route /4 mile, grade: easy Great in all seasons! Enjoy a stroll around the lake and spot the best of our waterbirds. Pick up a family activity trail from reception. This walk is suitable for Thatcham Reedbeds pushchairs and wheelchairs. KEY Parking Yellow route 1 mile, grade: easy Building Playground A gentle walk through Thatcham Community Bird hide Orchard and around our beautiful lake, with plenty of Toilets places to rest along the way. Nature Picnic area Discovery Orchard Centre Blue route 2 miles, grade: moderate Private shing lake Hedges Wander through Thatcham Reedbeds and visit our bird hide for wonderful views of this rare and unspoilt Right of way habitat (pick up a key from reception). Explore the Red route tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal. Blue route Yellow route Please note: This path crosses the railway line. Permissive path N Use Network Rail’s advice at crossings: “See track, Lower Way think train”. Contact us: 01635 874381 [email protected] www.bbowt.org.uk .
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