Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

An historic landscape full of natural beauty

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Maidenhead Thicket - Hugh Mothersole

Sponsor a sapling at Maidenhead Thicket 

It's not too late to help us with our woodland restoration project at Maidenhead Thicket by sponsoring a sapling. Thank you to the 200 plus people who came to help at our tree-planting day in November. You planted nearly 700 trees between you. Sponsoring a sapling now will help us with more conservation work at Maidenhead and Cookham Commons.

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Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

Things to see and do 

Cookham Dean Common

The short Wind in the Willows walk 

The shorter of the two Wind in the Willows walks takes in the sights and sounds of Cookham Dean, meandering past the boyhood home of Kenneth Grahame, before venturing through the 'wild wood' at Quarry and Fultness Woods

Cookham Dean Common

The long Wind in the Willows walk 

Discover the farmland, woodland and quiet village lanes that inspired Kenneth Grahame, author of the classic children's tale 'The Wind in the Willows'.

Maidenhead Thicket - Hugh Mothersole

Maidenhead Commons 

Explore the sites that make up the Maidenhead Commons. A great place for tranquil walks through wooded thicket and wildflower meadows, with a vibrant history of industrial heritage and changing land management.

Oak tree on Cock Marsh, Berkshire

Cookham Commons 

Explore the Cookham Commons, from village greens to water meadows and incredible panoramic views over the River Thames

Child building a woodland den

50 things at Maidenhead and Cookham Commons 

Our pick of the 50 things to do before you're 11¾ at Maidenhead and Cookham Commons.

Walking

Flood meadows at Cock Marsh, Cookham

Cookham and Cock Marsh walk 

Discover the long history of Cookham village, learn about celebrated locals and take a wander through the wildlife-rich chalk grasslands of Cock Marsh.

Bridge over Strand Water, Cookham Moor, Berkshire

Cookham wetland and wildlife trail 

Discover the wildlife and wetlands of the Thames valley, whilst enjoying magnificent views of 'The Mount' at Cookham Dean, Cliveden House and Taplow Court.

Pinkneys Green

Maidenhead Commons trail 

Wander across grass meadows of Pinkneys Green, through coppice woodland at Winter Hill Road Woods, to a former brick works, which is now a nature reserve, and through the beautiful mixed woodland of Maidenhead Thicket

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Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

What's on 

Upcoming events

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The Dawn Chorus of Maidenhead Thicket

Sat 13 Apr 2019
05:30-08:00
Come and immerse yourself in the chorus of birdsong with our local expert as you wander through Maidenhead Thicket.

Great British Spring Clean at Pinkneys Green

Sun 14 Apr 2019
10:00-13:00
How much litter could a litter picker pick if a litter picker could pick litter? Come and join us at Pinkneys Green and give it a go.
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Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

History

Chalk slope at Cock Marsh Common, Berkshire

The creation of Maidenhead and Cookham Commons 

Maidenhead and Cookham Commons have always been at the heart of local life. Villagers have played a crucial role in ensuring their protection for ever, for everyone.

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Bridge over Strand Water, Cookham Moor, Berkshire

The smaller commons 

The commons stretch from Cookham in the east, to Maidenhead Thicket in the west, and to North Town Moor on the northern edge of Maidenhead.

Stanley Spencer memorial headstone, Cookham, Berkshire

Stanley Spencer 

Local to Cookham, the works of artist Stanley Spencer capture everyday village life and the rural idyll of his surroundings.

Boating on the river, Cookham, Berkshire

Characters of the commons 

Many characters have helped shape Maidenhead and Cookham Commons. Here are just a few of our favourite stories.

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Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

Wildlife

Pale clouded yellow butterfly, Pinkneys Drive wildflower meadow

Wildflowers and insects 

With around 500 acres of grassland and 340 acres of woodland habitat, the commons of Maidenhead and Cookham are home to an abundance of wildflowers and insects.

Long-tailed tit

Birdlife 

Whether you venture to the shaded tranquillity of Maidenhead Thicket, or the great expanse of floodplain at Cock Marsh, a wide range of bird life can be found across the commons.

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