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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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River Rangers – January 2020

We are organising many free events in January for our River Rangers Team. Come along and help us look after your local river in 2020
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Green Infrastructure Strategy for the Colne and Crane Valleys

AN EXCITING and crucially important green strategy document for the Colne and Crane Valleys has been launched.
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How about a greener Christmas this year with well being gifts?

Research shows that experiences provide more lasting happiness than objects and a voucher for a meal, paying for a course or activity, a new hobby experience or an annual subscription to a local venue or conservation group may be a good option to choose this year. Find out what experience you can buy in the Colne Valley Regional Park..
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Events flowing through the valley in December

Here at the Colne Valley Park, we are keen to introduce people to all areas and rural aspects of the park and that is why every month we will be sharing local rural events across your Regional Park. Please have a look at the local offers and events that are available for you, without having to break the bank or travel too far...
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Events flowing through the valley

Here at the Colne Valley Park, we are keen to introduce people to all areas and rural aspects of the park and that is why every month we will be sharing local rural events across your Regional Park. Please have a look at the local offers and events that are available for you, without having to break the bank or travel too far...
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Green Infrastructure Strategy

We have produced a Green Infrastructure Strategy that covers both the Colne and Crane Valleys.  This strategy articulates the importance of the Colne and Crane landscapes, setting a vision and an approach to unite around. It has been prepared to address the significant and numerous challenges of the 21st century in this area and is a call for action that highlights a wide range of “greening” opportunities as well as river enhancement projects. 
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