Stroll Through Shepherd Meadows, Sandhurst
Magical Shepherd Meadows is a picturesque mix of meadows, river and woodlands, full of head high flowers, butterflies, birds and ducks…lots and lots of ducks.
Shepherd Meadows
The meadows are a nature reserve of about 100 acres split in two by the River Blackwater and the Blackwater Valley Path.
This is a particularly lovely section of the river, with benches and angling platforms scattered along it.
The Circular Walk
There is an easy to navigate, circular walk around the reserve that takes you up one side of the River Blackwater, over a bridge and then down the other side of the river to another bridge.
This route is labelled on the reserve map near the car park.
Poohsticks
The bridges are perfect for a slow game of Poohsticks, so be sure to gather some twigs along your walk.
Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area
Adjoining the nature reserve is Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area, a well-equipped recreation ground and play area with everything from a gorgeous pond and more ducks, to football and tennis, a sand pit, a huge slide and a zip wire. It also has toilets and a cafe with a seating area.
It took us 20 minutes, walking at a very leisurely pace, to reach the play area from the Shepherd Meadows car park.
The Paths
The paths vary from smooth to stony to grassy. They are clearly labelled on the reserve’s map.
I took an all-terrain buggy and did not have any access problems, although I expect the meadows may become wet in the winter.
Visit the Shepherd Meadows website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Sandhurst, near Camberley and Crowthorne
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: GU47 0FJ or GU47 9BJ
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or walk to the cafe near to Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area.
Facilities: None at the reserve itself but there is a cafe, toilets, accessible toilets, a picnic area, ice creams and snacks available at Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area – so opt for the second car park if these are important.
How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Parking: There are two, free car parks and both are a good size. The first is for Shepherd Meadows itself and is on Marshall Road (GU47 0FJ will take you past the car park, which is on the opposite side of the road than the residential houses). The other is next to Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area (GU47 9BJ). To find Shepherd Meadows from this car park, take the path to the left of the play area and walk past the balancing pond where you will pick up signs to Shepherd Meadows.
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, butterflies, insects and birds.
Information Written: May 2017
Information Checked: April 2023
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