Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.