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Bigley Ditch
Learn about Bigley Ditch, one of the branches of the lower Colne, a fascinating part of the catchment with a very rich history.

Feeling Optimistic in 2026
We start 2026 feeling optimistic about the future of the countryside on the western doorstep of our capital city, find out why here.
Spotlight

Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!

Explore your Colne Valley Park – Spring edition is ready!
Welcome to our new spring newsletter which shares ideas on things to do at this time of year, interesting information about your local countryside and the work we do and includes why BBC’s Countryfile came to visit us. You can collect a copy from our Riverside café based at the Colne Valley Visitor Centre in Denham Country Park or take a little break and read the latest edition online here.

The Ivers – Volunteers at Work
It is fantastic to see locals groups inspired by the coronavirus lockdown to volunteer to improve their local environment in the Colne Valley Regional Park. In Iver, a volunteer group has been doing an amazing job for some time. This article explains more about the group’s origins and how they work.

Great Buggy and pram walks in the Colne Valley Regional Park
A walk in the countryside is a great way to keep young children entertained, give them some fresh air, vitamin d, and stimulate their minds by bringing them close to nature. Let’s face it young children always sleep better after some fresh air and exercise outside, so it is well worth building a few walks into your family routine and we hope to help with our below list of favourite walks in the Colne Valley Park which are suitable for buggies and prams..

Keeping the Colne Valley Park beautiful
It has been wonderful to see so many people really enjoying their local countryside and exploring new areas that they never knew existed. Although most people are respectful of their surroundings, unfortunately we have seen an increase in littering, fly-tipping and thoughtless actions which cause damage and can harm wildlife and cattle.

Surprise! It’s BBC Countryfile
We were very excited when the Colne Valley Regional Park was featuring on the programme, along with some of our Landscape Partnership Project too, which are supported by the Heritage Lottery.
Tony BookerAngling and nature conservation – working in partnership in the Colne Valley Regional Park
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the Colne Valley Fisheries Consultative (CVFC), which represents the interests of angling clubs in the Colne Valley, are working together to celebrate the role anglers play as stewards of wetland environments and to help clubs maximise the potential of their fisheries for both fish and wildlife. Supported by the Colne Valley Landscape Partnership programme funded by Heritage Lottery...

