Charvil Country Park

About the Country Park

Charvil’s largest park, known as Charvil Country Park is managed Wokingham Borough Council’s Countryside Service.

Charvil Country Park covers 75 hectares. The area of former gravel pits and remnant pasture land is in the flood plain of the lower Loddon Valley between Twyford and Charvil.

The site consists of restored lakes, amenity and species rich grassland, scrub, woodland, the Slade brook and the River Loddon itself.

Charvil Country Park is rich in wildlife and has 2 nationally rare plants: the Loddon Lily and Loddon Pondweed. The site is popular with birdwatchers due to the diverse wintering wildfowl (including Smew) and an active heronry.

Parking Facilities

There are no parking facilities assigned to Charvil Country Park. Limited free parking is available in the Parish Council car park at East Park Farm, Park Lane, RG10 9TY, which is open from dawn to dusk each day. Pedestrian access is from Park Lane, Old Bath Road, Vale View and East Park Farm Drive.

Accessibility

Charvil Country Park has a mixture of surfaced and non-surfaced paths. In wetter months, non-surfaced areas can become muddy, so some parts may be unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Site Considerations

Please help us to keep the site clean, tidy and safe by following these rules:

Please pick up after your dog and make use of the bins on site, or take it home with you. You can be fined up to £1000 for not picking up after your dog.
Please keep dogs under control.
Please take litter home or use the bins provided.
No fires or BBQs to be had on site.
No drones or metal detectors to be used on the site.
No camping/sleeping on site.
Cyclists, please follow the code of conduct:
Give way to pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Be courteous and patient with pedestrians and other path users who are moving more slowly than you – shared paths are for sharing, not speeding.
Slow down as needed when space is limited or if you cannot see clearly ahead.
Be particularly careful at junctions, bends, entrances onto the path, or any other ‘blind spots’ where people (including children) could appear in front of you without warning.
Carry a bell and use it or an audible greeting – avoid surprising people.
However, don’t assume people can see or hear you – remember that many people are hard of hearing or visually impaired.
In dull and dark weather make sure you have lights so you can be seen.
Please report any issues such as vandalism, fallen trees blocking paths, or damaged furniture to the countryside service on 0118 934 2016, or email countryside@wokingham.gov.uk

Maps & Documents

The Council has produced a nature trail and a leaflet to encourage residents explore the park and the surrounding area. This beautiful area is particularly popular with dog walkers and we feel very lucky to have such a beautiful public recreation space on our doorstep.

You can download the complete guide to the many walks around the park below with areas of interest and things to spot along the way, also we have provided individual maps to each walk in the park should you wish to explore.