Hidden gems - National reserves in Becontree, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: National reserves in Becontree

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Becontree. This list contains 17 places from National reserve category.

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Astbury Mere

National reserve

👍👍 Found a fort, added to it, you can too

5.00 (6 reviews) (~238.46 km from centre)

Cribyn

National reserve

👍 Decent hike with 3 main peaks with constant descent and ascent straight after. Not a very challenging hike overall, depending on where you start it fromand how long you would like to make it. Up at the top it was very foggy, and super super widy. Some drops are very sharp so stay away from the ridge...

4.90 (89 reviews) (~246.53 km from centre)

Park Wood

National reserve

👍 Part of the largest area of linked woodland within the M25 and comprising Park, Court, Bayhurst and Mad Bess woods. Surrounding Ruislip Lido and its facilities, it offers a wide range of walks and cycle paths from several entrances. Individual carparks in the woods are free but the Lido carpark char...

4.90 (18 reviews) (~37.77 km from centre)

Miller’s Dale Monsal Trail Peak District National Park

National reserve

👍👍 Good size car park, fairly reasonable. Cafe and toilets in original station building. Access straight onto the trail. Turn left and walk towards the old mills, now converted into living accommodation. Turn right and head towards monsal head, probably the more interesting direction.

4.80 (107 reviews) (~228.85 km from centre)

SW Coastal Path at Abbotsbury

National reserve

👍 Love place to walk along ,good place for Fishing right on the the beach same the cafe not open so much now,they my be down to the council, who have put a stupid parking mechanic, never work properly. You can use cash.or try and down load that stupid parking App..seen people drive out because of this...

4.80 (13 reviews) (~216.23 km from centre)

Hawley Woods

National reserve

👍 This is on my doorstep and I walk my dog here daily. Forest is m.o.d land but has access to public . Great place to walk with lake in middle. Always found safe . Has no amenities.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~68.85 km from centre)

Sutton Park Streetly Gate

Tourist attraction

👍👍 If you want a peaceful walk, use this gate, no playgrounds but lovely walks, we walked up to bracebridge pool and then over the 40 bridges to the cafe, it can get muddy and boggy in places when it's been raining, but not too bad

4.70 (118 reviews) (~177.46 km from centre)

Cam Long Down

National reserve

👍👍 Free but very small car park. The route to the top of Cam Peak is muddy and slippery (in December), but worth it for the views. I carried along the Cotswold way heading North. The paths are very undulating to say the least, but, the countryside is worth it.

4.70 (57 reviews) (~169.96 km from centre)

Stokes Field

National reserve

Dogs allowed

4.70 (46 reviews) (~36.88 km from centre)

Hungry Hill

National reserve

👍 Nice nature area right across the road from Aldershot

4.70 (26 reviews) (~72.58 km from centre)

National Trust - Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall

Tourist attraction

Former town hall, a small brick building dating to ~1699, with local history exhibits & a shop.

$$ $$

4.60 (104 reviews) (~142.2 km from centre)

Ashtead Common

National reserve

Ancient wooded common with rare invertebrates and ancient monuments including a Roman villa.

4.50 (123 reviews) (~39.98 km from centre)

Bourley Lakes

National reserve

👍👍 A magical place. Like a winter wonderland

4.50 (116 reviews) (~73.67 km from centre)

Quarts Moor(National Trust)

National reserve

👍 A beautiful spot for a walk with views over Wellington and Taunton Deane valley. There is a wheelchair friendly car park but there are no paths that are wheelchair suitable. It is a rough woodland footpath in either direction but you can see the views from the car park. It is a hidden entrance and I...

4.50 (115 reviews) (~241.82 km from centre)

Wildmoor Heath

Nature preserve

👍 Nice for walks and runs. Dog owners: *please* pick up after your dogs

4.50 (42 reviews) (~67.18 km from centre)

Saltdean Cliffs

National reserve

👍👍 Quite and peaceful. Wonderful place to spend sunset and sunrise for nature lovers.

4.50 (23 reviews) (~85.5 km from centre)

Owl Island

National reserve

👍👍 Not sure how many owls live here but it's a good place for them

4.50 (6 reviews) (~228.14 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: National reserves in Becontree, United Kingdom