Autumn Colours at The Vyne
Snelsmore Common contains a range of habitats including heathland, wet mires and woodland making it home to nationally rare bird species including nightjar, woodlark and tree pipit. The broad-leaved woodlands contain mainly oak and birch but sweet chestnut, beech, hazel and willow are common. Winter parties of long-tailed tits feed on the newly forming buds of the trees, they are often accompanied by goldcrests, great tits and blue tits. For café (and toilet) opening times, visit The Snugg Café website. Please note, the café is not run by BBOWT. There is a picnic area 4 miles north-west of Newbury Berkshire RG14 3BQ
Dogs
Dogs permitted Please keep dogs on leads on the main common during the bird nesting season (1 March - 31 July)
Accessibility
The common is dissected by a number of valley mires so some paths are steep and uneven. A paved circular path 0.75 miles, the Easy Access Trail) is fully accessible by pushchairs and wheelchairs (RADAR key required to fully open gate).
In the spring, the woodland floor is covered with bluebells.
The woodland trees are home to great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, tawny owl and grey squirrel.
Whilst the shrubs and scrub provide an ideal habitat for smaller birds such as robins, wrens and warblers.Â
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