The trail is about one mile each way with highlights detailed below. For added interest, why not try our eye spy style trail sheet, which highlights plants and animals you may see on the trail. The trail sheet is suitable for both young and older children as well as adults.
Horsham Park to Cootes Farm Trail
Location Notes
Waterfowl
Many types of birds can be found on the pond in Horsham Park, including swans, mallard ducks, coot and moorhen.
Birds Farm Allotments
Allotments are vital spaces for recreation and for wildlife. Many species make their homes here, and while some are considered to be pests, many are beneficial and contribute to the produce and flowers that are grown.
Victory Recreation Ground Nature Garden
Look out for the pollinator friendly planting around the mosaic and wilder borders around the edges of the grounds.
Tree Circle
The Churchill Road green is a valued community resource and is home to a circle of 15 trees.
Cootes Farm Pond
A wildlife haven in the middle of Horsham on land that was purchased by the community in 2021. Keep an eye out for ducks and geese as well as town birds that have made their homes close to the pond, which provides an abundant supply of insects and seed.
Plants you may see
These plants were all spotted by our very experienced ecologist while walking the Cootes Farm to Horsham Park and Horsham Park to Harwood Road trails. The list shows the incredible diversity we have right on our doorstep! What will you spot on your walk?
Why not try the free PlantNET app to help you identify plants you find?
