College Lake is one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves. This thriving nature reserve supports BHFAfter a hugely successful first year at College Lake in 2025, we are delighted to confirm that we are returning for 2026, but now earlier in the year and with a later end time.
Supporting more than 1,000 different wildlife species, College Lake is one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves. The venue is ideal for a Naked Heart Walk as it is a circular self-guided walk on a gentle footpath with way markers.
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There is a shop, ample parking and toilets. These walks are clothing optional and you are welcome to complete the walk by yourself or join with others. There are three walks to choose from:
“Time Trail”: 1 ¾ mile which takes you through the geology and history of the Lake “Bird Trail”: ¾ mile past five bird hides with different views of the lake “Wild Trail”: a full 2 miles to circumnavigate the Lake (allow 1 hr). You are welcome to bring binoculars and cameras, but no photographs of people without their explicit consent. The event is for over 18s only.
Due to its popularity, and as a special concession to us, the venue will close early to the public but we must not arrive in the car park before 5:30pm. You are welcome to get undressed in the car park, but valuables are left at our own risk. Registration starts at 5:40pm. The site must be cleared by 9pm latest as they are staffed by volunteers and we need to be sympathetic to their time.
There is a local pub a few minutes’ drive away if you arrive early, or as a venue for afterwards.
Tickets are limited, so early booking is recommended.
The tickets prices: with options for British Heart Foundation (BHF)
£16 with an attempt to raise funds for BHF separately £26 to include a donation for BHF £36 to include a larger donation to BHF
To note:
Two motorised mobility vehicles “trampers” are available, but you need to check and reserve one direct with collegelake@bbowt.org.uk saying you are attending the NHW. The shop will be open for a period, so you can buy cold drinks and snacks. You can bring your own food onto the site. Due to the wildlife on site: no dogs are allowed except assistance dogs. Any questions: tom.endean@bn.org.uk
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/college-lake
Post Code: HP23 5QG
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Tickets for this event are sold through Eventbrite. You will be able to purchase tickets from Eventbrite by following the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/college-lake-nature-reserve-naked-heart-walk-2026-tickets-1985507279722
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