The Colne Valley provides the first significant area of countryside to the west of London. It is a mosaic of farmland, woodland and water, with fifty miles of river and canal and over forty lakes. It is a living, working environment, providing employment and homes for many people. It is also a special place, regionally important for recreation and internationally important for wildlife. Much of the land is privately owned, however, large areas are open to the public or accessible through a network of paths.
There is a changing programme of events in the park. Coming up in Summer 2008 are:
See menue bar to the left
For more details see Colne Valley Park Events in the menu opposite.
Apart from organised activities, there’s always plenty do in the Colne Valley Park. Take a look at Things to Do to see details of over 20 different activities. You can sail, canoe, ramble, fish or even fly in the valley. And, of course, there are many attractive places to eat and drink by the lakes and waterways of the park.
Not sure where to start? Our Top 20 Attractions shows you the highlights, from a great day out at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, learning about the canals (and taking a cruise) at the Batchworth Canal Centre, or exploring wildlife at the nature reserves of Staines Moor or Northmoor Hill Wood.
For more information contact the Colne Valley Park Visitors' Centre, Denham Country Park, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge, UB9 5PG Tel: 01895 833 375
Directions to the Colne Valley Park Visitors' Centre and Groundwork Thames Valley offices:
| Tel | 01895 832662 |
| Fax | 01895 833552 |
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colnevalley@ groundwork.org.uk |