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

Overcast

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

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

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

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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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 Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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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

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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 4.97 miles

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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

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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 5.47 miles

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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'

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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

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.3°C	2.8°C	0.6°C	-2°C	-2.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-2.8°C	-1°C	-1.3°C	-5.6°C	-6.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-2.8°C	-2.7°C	-2.6°C	-1.6°C	1.8°C	5.7°C	7.5°C	7.1°C	5.3°C	3.6°C	3.5°C
Feels Like	-7.1°C	-7.3°C	-7.4°C	-7.6°C	-6.7°C	-2.6°C	2.3°C	4.7°C	4.6°C	2.7°C	0.7°C	-0.1°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	2.2°C	2°C	1.8°C	1.5°C	2.6°C	5.6°C	10.2°C	12.4°C	12.3°C	10.4°C	8.7°C	5°C
Feels Like	-1.6°C	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.7°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	7.3°C	10.2°C	10.1°C	7.9°C	6°C	1.8°C

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