Colne Valley Regional Park
@colnevalley.bsky.social
Countryside on your doorstep
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
The Trustees of the Colne Valley Regional Park with the team on a recent development day. We are fortunate to have such experienced and hardworking champions
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#TrusteesWeek @ChtyCommission
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#TrusteesWeek @ChtyCommission
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Trustees of the Colne Valley Regional Park with the team on a recent development day. We are fortunate to have such experienced and hardworking champions
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
#TrusteesWeek @ChtyCommission
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
#TrusteesWeek @ChtyCommission
We have six objectives:
• To maintain and enhance the landscape
• To safeguard the countryside
• To conserve and enhance bio-diversity
• To provide opportunities for countryside recreation
• To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-special/
• To maintain and enhance the landscape
• To safeguard the countryside
• To conserve and enhance bio-diversity
• To provide opportunities for countryside recreation
• To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-special/
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We have six objectives:
• To maintain and enhance the landscape
• To safeguard the countryside
• To conserve and enhance bio-diversity
• To provide opportunities for countryside recreation
• To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-special/
• To maintain and enhance the landscape
• To safeguard the countryside
• To conserve and enhance bio-diversity
• To provide opportunities for countryside recreation
• To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-special/
We turned up this morning to do a #volunteering day at Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve in #Horton near #Windsor and couldn’t access the site. Fly tipping is a big issue. Local authorities need a better solution to deal with this to stop it happening in the first place.
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We turned up this morning to do a #volunteering day at Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve in #Horton near #Windsor and couldn’t access the site. Fly tipping is a big issue. Local authorities need a better solution to deal with this to stop it happening in the first place.
Looking to the stars, reminds us of this small, yet wonderful planet we inhabit. As #MapleCross faces huge change due to development, it is vital that communities can access places like @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social to connect with nature...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Looking to the stars, reminds us of this small, yet wonderful planet we inhabit. As #MapleCross faces huge change due to development, it is vital that communities can access places like @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social to connect with nature...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
Hugely successful #LitterPicking event this morning in #Fulmer clearing near the Alderbourne River. Many thanks to the enthusiastic volunteers who joined. We teamed up with Fulmer Parish Council, South Bucks Wombles and Bucks & Fulmer councillors.
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hugely successful #LitterPicking event this morning in #Fulmer clearing near the Alderbourne River. Many thanks to the enthusiastic volunteers who joined. We teamed up with Fulmer Parish Council, South Bucks Wombles and Bucks & Fulmer councillors.
We support much of the draft #Buckinghamshire Plan. Our comments aim to strengthen it so that @buckscouncil.bsky.social can safeguard the Park for future generations, enabling it to realise its full potential for the benefit of people and wildlife
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/library/
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/library/
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We support much of the draft #Buckinghamshire Plan. Our comments aim to strengthen it so that @buckscouncil.bsky.social can safeguard the Park for future generations, enabling it to realise its full potential for the benefit of people and wildlife
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/library/
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/library/
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Jack snipe at @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social today. Very shy!
November 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Jack snipe at @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social today. Very shy!
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Sparrowhawk @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social Photo by Martin Patten.
@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social #sparrowhawk #birdofprey #birds
@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social #sparrowhawk #birdofprey #birds
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Happy Hallow’een
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy Hallow’een
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
We are calling out for a small number of enthusiastic volunteers to join us in #Fulmer on Monday 3rd November to help clear the Alderbourne River, which has been suffering from a build-up of litter. Please let us know in advance if you’d like to come
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/colne...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/colne...
Colne Valley Park Litter Blitz - Alderbourne in Fulmer - Colne Valley Regional Park
Monday 3 Nov 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - We are calling out for a small number of enthusiastic volunteers to join us in Fulmer to help clear the Alderbourne River, which has been suffering from a bui...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We are calling out for a small number of enthusiastic volunteers to join us in #Fulmer on Monday 3rd November to help clear the Alderbourne River, which has been suffering from a build-up of litter. Please let us know in advance if you’d like to come
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/colne...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/colne...
#Iver Family Morning: Help build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am this Thursday 30th October at your #local #NatureReserve Hardings Row #IverHeath.
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery
Find out which mini beasts live in your local nature reserve and help us do some work to create a wildlife friendly habitat.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#Iver Family Morning: Help build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am this Thursday 30th October at your #local #NatureReserve Hardings Row #IverHeath.
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Our Autumn Newsletter is out now!
Details of the challenges of protecting the Park & local rivers, landscape recovery, litter picking events and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Autumn!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/explore-your...
@Hill_libraries @Bucks_Libraries
Details of the challenges of protecting the Park & local rivers, landscape recovery, litter picking events and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Autumn!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/explore-your...
@Hill_libraries @Bucks_Libraries
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our Autumn Newsletter is out now!
Details of the challenges of protecting the Park & local rivers, landscape recovery, litter picking events and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Autumn!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/explore-your...
@Hill_libraries @Bucks_Libraries
Details of the challenges of protecting the Park & local rivers, landscape recovery, litter picking events and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Autumn!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/explore-your...
@Hill_libraries @Bucks_Libraries
#Autumn colours on the tow path. Great to see the sun this morning. If you get the chance to get out and explore your local countryside this week: seize it, you’ll be glad you did. #Denham @CanalRiverTrust
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/places-to-go/
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/places-to-go/
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
#Autumn colours on the tow path. Great to see the sun this morning. If you get the chance to get out and explore your local countryside this week: seize it, you’ll be glad you did. #Denham @CanalRiverTrust
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/places-to-go/
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/places-to-go/
To find out what’s going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over #HalfTerm week, check out our activities and events listing for children’s activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
To find out what’s going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over #HalfTerm week, check out our activities and events listing for children’s activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
Nature is putting on an amazing display of #Autumn colours right now. Could she be telling you to leave your screen, get out there and enjoy some #freshair and #exercise? Here are some places to walk suggested by the Colne Valley Park team. #walks
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/autumn-walks...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/autumn-walks...
October 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Nature is putting on an amazing display of #Autumn colours right now. Could she be telling you to leave your screen, get out there and enjoy some #freshair and #exercise? Here are some places to walk suggested by the Colne Valley Park team. #walks
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/autumn-walks...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/autumn-walks...
#Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am on Thursday 30th October at your #local #NatureReserve Hardings Row #IverHeath.
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery
Find out which mini beasts live in your local nature reserve and help us do some work to create a wildlife friendly habitat.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am on Thursday 30th October at your #local #NatureReserve Hardings Row #IverHeath.
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Read a report of the recent Wonders of The Dark Sky Stargazing event held at @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
Many thanks to all the astronomers, organisers, volunteers & everyone who made this event possible
📷 Sue Lacey
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @WestLondonAstro
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
Many thanks to all the astronomers, organisers, volunteers & everyone who made this event possible
📷 Sue Lacey
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @WestLondonAstro
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Read a report of the recent Wonders of The Dark Sky Stargazing event held at @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
Many thanks to all the astronomers, organisers, volunteers & everyone who made this event possible
📷 Sue Lacey
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @WestLondonAstro
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
Many thanks to all the astronomers, organisers, volunteers & everyone who made this event possible
📷 Sue Lacey
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @WestLondonAstro
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
To find out what’s going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over #HalfTerm week, check out our activities and events listing for children’s activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
To find out what’s going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over #HalfTerm week, check out our activities and events listing for children’s activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
#Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am on Thursday 30th October at your #local #NatureReserve Hardings Row #IverHeath.
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery
Find out which mini beasts live in your local nature reserve and help us do some work to create a wildlife friendly habitat.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
#Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am on Thursday 30th October at your #local #NatureReserve Hardings Row #IverHeath.
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
Perfect for #HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
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the ColneCAN Conference tomorrow Tuesday 21st October at
@WatersmeetVenue #Rickmansworth is fully booked.
We’re excited for a day of talks, much networking & afternoon walks. A great day of Catchment Partnership working is promised.
@AffinityWater @thameswater @ThreeRiversDC
@WatersmeetVenue #Rickmansworth is fully booked.
We’re excited for a day of talks, much networking & afternoon walks. A great day of Catchment Partnership working is promised.
@AffinityWater @thameswater @ThreeRiversDC
October 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
the ColneCAN Conference tomorrow Tuesday 21st October at
@WatersmeetVenue #Rickmansworth is fully booked.
We’re excited for a day of talks, much networking & afternoon walks. A great day of Catchment Partnership working is promised.
@AffinityWater @thameswater @ThreeRiversDC
@WatersmeetVenue #Rickmansworth is fully booked.
We’re excited for a day of talks, much networking & afternoon walks. A great day of Catchment Partnership working is promised.
@AffinityWater @thameswater @ThreeRiversDC
Have you enjoyed your time in the Colne Valley Regional Park recently? Would you like to help protect and enhance this special region, and get to know your local countryside more? Find out how you can, by becoming a Colne Valley Park Friend here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
October 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Have you enjoyed your time in the Colne Valley Regional Park recently? Would you like to help protect and enhance this special region, and get to know your local countryside more? Find out how you can, by becoming a Colne Valley Park Friend here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
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Common Snipe @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social. Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
#birds #waders #snipe
@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
#birds #waders #snipe
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Common Snipe @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social. Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
#birds #waders #snipe
@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
#birds #waders #snipe
At the Colne Valley Regional Park trustees development day recently we took some time to reflect on our favourite places in the Colne Valley. It was great to hear the passion from trustees and staff for a wide range of amazing 'hidden gems'.
October 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
At the Colne Valley Regional Park trustees development day recently we took some time to reflect on our favourite places in the Colne Valley. It was great to hear the passion from trustees and staff for a wide range of amazing 'hidden gems'.
.@Hillingdon lead a regular walk from #WestDrayton including Harmondsworth Moor & Saxon Lake. Join them at 11am this Saturday 18th October to enjoy a walk around beautiful open & green spaces, starts at West Drayton Library car park #DiscoverHillingdon www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/led-w...
Led Walk: West Drayton - Colne Valley Regional Park
Saturday 18 Oct 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Hillingdon Council organise a regular led walk from West Drayton to Harmondsworth Moor and Saxon Lake, which you would be very welcome to join, it starts a...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
.@Hillingdon lead a regular walk from #WestDrayton including Harmondsworth Moor & Saxon Lake. Join them at 11am this Saturday 18th October to enjoy a walk around beautiful open & green spaces, starts at West Drayton Library car park #DiscoverHillingdon www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/led-w...