Welcome to Great Lea Common

Great Lea Common is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in the heart of Berkshire. The common is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. The common is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the common's winding trails, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The Great Lea Common is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings. The common has several designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal while taking in the beautiful scenery. The common is also home to several playgrounds and recreational areas, making it an ideal destination for families with children. Visitors can spend the day exploring the common's many attractions, including its beautiful ponds, streams, and woodlands.

In addition to its natural beauty, Great Lea Common is also steeped in history. The common has been used for centuries as a grazing ground for local farmers, and its fields and meadows are still home to a variety of livestock. The common is also home to several historic buildings, including a 17th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century watermill. Visitors can explore these historic sites and learn about the area's rich cultural heritage. Overall, Great Lea Common is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rich history of Berkshire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.6°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 20.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
The Vine Christian School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-18
Head Teacher
Mrs René Esterhuizen
Mitford Close
Basingstoke Road
Three Mile Cross
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 1HF
1189886464
School Website
Oakbank
Free Schools
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Steven Jump
Hyde End Lane
Ryeish Green
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 1ER
01189883616
School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Reading Primary Campus
Other Independent School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tony Wray
401 Old Whitley Wood Lane
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8QA
1189312938
School Website
Alder Grove Church Of England Primary School
Free Schools
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Philip Theobald
Alder Grove
Shinfield
Berkshire
RG2 9RA
1183247218
School Website
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Miss Zoe Dean
Exbourne Road
Whitley Wood
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8RH
01189375473
School Website
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Shelly Hancock
Exbourne Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8RH
01189375475
School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nikki Mcveigh
Lulworth Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8LX
01189375434
School Website
Grazeley Parochial Church Of England Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Jane Critchlow
Mereoak Lane
Grazeley
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 1JY
01189883340
School Website
John Madejski Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Judith Buckingham
125 Hartland Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8AF
01189370200
School Website
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Free Schools
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss Gemma Jackson
2 Flagstaff Road
Green Park
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 6AX
1184676222
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Reading West
Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
3.18 Miles
Reading
Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
3.36 Miles
Earley
Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
3.38 Miles
Mortimer
The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY
3.60 Miles
Winnersh Triangle
Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
4.40 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
J.W.'S Executive Cars
0118 975 2241
1 Copenhagen Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8UH
0.71 Miles
Regal Cars
0118 921 2115
C9-C10 Acre Business Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0SA
0.97 Miles
Normans Minibus Hire
07930 588179
20 Hartland Road Whitley, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8BN
1.09 Miles
Station Taxis Reading
0118 986 9090
179 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8DL
1.36 Miles
National Chauffeurs Ltd
01344 555555
77 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8HY
1.44 Miles
Advance Cars
0118 987 5171
49 Ryhill Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AZ
1.57 Miles
Cabs 4 U
0118 954 1004
18 Highmead Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NG
1.85 Miles
Millennium Cars
0118 966 6777
16-20 Long Barn Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7SZ
1.86 Miles
Platinum Cars
0118 975 0750
2 Arkwright Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0LU
1.90 Miles
The English Rose Vintage Hire Co
07956 372926
17 Maltby Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AE
1.99 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mere Oak Park
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Lee
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Mile Cross Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Imperial Way Parcel Box
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
South Oak Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Way
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Ryeish Green
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Engineers
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Holiday Inn
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Basingstoke Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blandford Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birch Court
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitley Wood Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovelands
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
South Reading Surgery
257 Whitley Wood Road
Reading
RG2 8LE
Shinfield Surgery
School Green
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac
0118 4029177
Shinfield Medical Pract
School Green, Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
Shinfield Medical Practice
0118 9769101
Shinfield Medical Pract
School Green, Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
Dr. M. D. Smith
0118 9884620
The Surgery
Millworth Lane
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EN
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Local Stores

Whitley Wood
164-168 Whitley Wood Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8LQ
01189 864843
Store Website
1.04 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
2.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery
Ballimore
Spencers Wood
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 1AA
0118 988 4856
info@valleyvet.co.uk
Website
1.24 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Shinfield Vets
Alstonby
Shinfield Road
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9BE
0118 987 2294
info@shinfieldvets.co.uk
Website
1.59 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Brunel Retail Park
Basingstoke Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 0HS
0118 907 0787
reading@companioncare.co.uk
Website
1.76 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet Lower Earley
6 Elm Lane
Lower Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 5UF
01189 759582
lower.earley@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.22 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Limited
1 Tilehurst Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7TW
0118 957 4488
admin@castle-vets.co.uk
Website
2.93 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Vets Now (Reading)
1 Tilehurst Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7TW
01189 594 007
readingclinic@vets-now.com
Website
2.93 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

River Kennet And Cunning Man
Lovely Tracks Along The River With Nooks To Explore And A Lovely Pup Friendly Pub To Park At And Have A Drink In When Finished
The Cunning Man
Reading
Lancashire
RG30 3RB
2.40 miles

Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub
Location
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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St
Hurst
Reading
Lancashire
RG10 0TJ
4.97 miles

Location
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Bramshill Wood Common
Large Forest With Forestry Tracks, Clearings, Woods And Ponds. Plenty Of Forestry Tracks For Walking, But May Need Wellies/Walking Boots In The Winter Or Rainy Days As Can Get Very Muddy Very Quick! Great For Off Lead However The Woods Are Open To Horse Riders And Cyclists. The Car Park Is Free But Small And Can Sometimes Be Full.
Bramshill Rd
5.34 miles

Location
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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill
Reading
Lancashire
RG8 8EE
5.47 miles

Location
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Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park
Reading
Lancashire
RG7 2HP
5.80 miles

Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'
Location
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Bramshill Forest
Forest Plantations Both Sides Of The Bramshill Road. Flat Forest Walks, Safe For Off Lead Dogs, Children And Any Family Member. Lots Of Wild Life To Be Seen (Deer, Rabits, Water Birds, Birds Of Prey). There Are A Number Of Lakes/Ponds Which Are Safe For Dogs To Swim In. Do Watch Out For Horses, The Area Is Popular With Horse Riders And In The Breeding Season There Are Swans And Other Birds With Signets/Chicks.
The Welsh Dr
Eversley
Hook
RG27 0JW
6.18 miles

Free Car Park Off Bramshill Road
Location
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