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Lakeside Nature Reserve Play Area

📍 Aldershot, Greater London

★4.4(216 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Part of the Blackwater Valley path system, this nature reserve offers buggy-friendly trails through lakes, wet meadows, heathland, and woodland. Playground equipment suits older children. Free parking on site.

✓ Buggy-friendly paths✓ Free parking✓ Wetland wildlife✓ Older kids playground✓ Dog welcome
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★★★★★Featured review by Phillip Gamble

A lovely place for a walk, great for bikers, buggies peaks and wheelchair friendly tracks criss cross this charming nature reserve. Devoid of litter and bristling with a wide variety of wetland birds. There is a real diversity of habitats in and around the old gravel pits.A spacious car park and play area for the families. It really is a well placed area to connect with nature.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with older children aged 8+ who want a genuine nature walk with varied habitats and wildlife. The buggy-friendly main paths work well for families pushing younger siblings as older children range ahead. Dog owners will find open, off-leash-friendly stretches throughout.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Wear waterproof boots — paths get muddy after rain, particularly the riverside boardwalk section
⏰Free car park is spacious — no need to arrive early for a space
đŸŽŸī¸Playground equipment is designed for older children and teenagers
🚗Dogs are welcome throughout the reserve

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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216 Google reviews

Buggy and path accessibility35%
Wildlife and habitat diversity30%
Free parking20%
Muddy conditions after rain15%
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Phillip Gamble

8 years ago

★★★★★

“A lovely place for a walk, great for bikers, buggies peaks and wheelchair friendly tracks criss cross this charming nature reserve. Devoid of litter and bristling with a wide variety of wetland birds. There is a real diversity of habitats in and around the old gravel pits.A spacious car park and play area for the families. It really is a well placed area to connect with nature.”

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Antonia Atkinson

2 months ago

★★★★★

“I walked all the way from Thorneycroft Wood and Dragon's teeth to here, it was very muddy so I would recommend boots for the journey. I went on those wooden planks in the Riverside. I went back in reverse after exploring the lakes. It is lovely to see the lake sparkle at night.”

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Lisa P

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Lovely walk and playground Walk is buggy friendly I like to take my dog for a walk here whilst pushing my son in his buggy. Playground is catered to older children”

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Paul Lawton

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great for walks with dogs nd fishing plenty of wide life pathways a bit soggy in places kids park there nd you can park for free 👍”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lakeside Nature Reserve connects into 35km of Blackwater Valley paths, crossing habitats of old gravel pit lakes, wet meadows, heathland, and mixed woodland rich in wetland birds. Wooden boardwalks cross the riverside section. The playground caters to older children and teenagers. Paths are wide and buggy-friendly in dry conditions; boots are recommended after rain. Free parking with a spacious car park adjoins the site.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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