Black Park Country Park, located in Wexham near Slough, is an accessible natural retreat ideal for disabled visitors, older adults, and families.
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Address:
Black Park Rd, Slough SL3 6DS
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Getting there:
Turn off Uxbridge Road A412 onto Black Park Road.
Follow signs for Black Park Country Park.
Phone:
Blue Badge Bays:
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Overview
Black Park Country Park, located in Wexham near Slough, is an accessible natural retreat ideal for disabled visitors, older adults, and families. Spanning 250 hectares, including 15.7 hectares designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a variety of natural habitats the park offers a gentle Access Walk around the lake, perfect for those with mobility challenges.
Facilities include ample parking, two cafes, accessible and Changing Places toilets, and attractions like Emma Salis play area and Alice’s Treehouse. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Whether you’re recovering from illness, looking for a short, confidence-building walk, or simply enjoying coffee by the lake, Black Park is a welcoming spot to reconnect with nature.
Access & Facilities
Paths: Between 1.23m & 2 m wide, tarmac, concrete or granite gravel paving
Toilets: 4 toilet blocks, 2 outside and 2 inside cafes – 4 accessible toilets and a changing places toilet
Café: 2, Lakeside Cafe with views of the lake, the Four Seasons Cafe at the entrance to Go Ape
Whole site is manageable for those with access requirements who feel adventurous
Bike hire available from Go Ape: goape.co.uk/locations/black-park/forest-biking
Start Point:
At Blue Badge Bays near entrance, turning right at lake.
Route:
- Exit car park, over small bridge and turn right. The access walk takes you around the lake.
- Section to the lake café is very easy. From there it is more challenging but still manageable.
Terrain:
- Miles Without Stiles Rating: Access for All
- Inclines: 1 in 21, 1 in 16, 1 in 10 (brief), 1 in 13, 1 in 15 (with tree roots on path)
- Benches: Heights range from 43 – 60 cm
- Path surfaces: 800mm – 3m width; tarmac, concrete, gravel, compacted sand – tree roots impact surfaces in places
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Features and facilities
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The access walk to the Monument at Coombe Hill is short but mildly challenging, with stunning views at the end — perfect for picnics, dog walks (dogs must be on leads), and nature watching.
Wendover Woods is ideal for family days out, offering a play trail, café, adventure playground, fitness trail, and cycling routes for all abilities.
A handy visitor guide to help you plan your trip, discover, explore, and enjoy the most accessible countryside sites and attractions in the stunning Chilterns National Landscape.