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Fray’s River

Fray’s River is a 5½ mile long river that branches off the River Colne just north of Denham Lock on the Grand Union Canal and rejoins it just south of Drayton Mill in West Drayton. Here you can learn about its history and find directions to walk its length.

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Feeling Optimistic in 2026

We start 2026 feeling optimistic about the future of the countryside on the western doorstep of our capital city, find out why here.

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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park

Act now to secure its legacy and potential!

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Improving the Green Belt and its Planning Webinar

The Colne Valley Regional Park hosted a free online webinar on “improving the green belt and its planning” on 6th July 2021.

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Colne Valley Festival Fortnight 2021

Roll up! Roll Up! For the Colne Valley Fabulous Festival Fortnight

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Thank you to the Colne Valley Volunteers

We’d like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to the Colne Valley Volunteers as well as all the other amazing volunteer groups helping to look after our beautiful regional park!

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The Arts Society Gerrards Cross – Children’s Art Competition

We had some amazing entries to our Children’s Art Competition in partnership with the Arts Society Gerrards Cross, reflecting the theme: My visit to the Colne Valley Park. Find out who won here ...

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Join the Colne Valley Team in the battle against Invasive Species

The Colne Valley Team are working hard to reduce Invasive Species which are growing abundantly in the Colne Valley Park, damaging our native eco system. This takes determination as these species are very effective at spreading. Invasive Species week which runs from 24th -31st May 2021 has inspired the team to redouble their efforts.