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Snelsmore Common is a heathland site with a series of valley mires, surrounded by woodland. It is an important area for ground nesting birds such as Nightjar and Woodlark and is also a SSSI. Cattle and Exmoor ponies graze here. It is therefore important to stay on paths and keep dogs under close control. This will avoid damage to rare plant communities and disturbance of wildlife and livestock.
There are many footpaths and tracks on the site as well as a bridleway and a right of way for horse riders and cyclists. An area is set aside for picnics and there are toilet facilities.
Car parks: off Wantage Road (B4494), Newbury.
For further information about these and other countryside sites managed by West Berkshire Council Tel: 01635 867404
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