Bird PlacesWokingham Borough Council reserve · Hurst, Berkshire
Dinton Pastures birdwatching guide
Dinton Pastures is a council-run country park of lakes and river frontage in the Loddon valley, and one of the most reliable places in Berkshire for wintering diving duck. Its accessible surfaced paths and proximity to Reading make it a rare thing: a genuinely good birdwatching site that doubles as an everyday local park.
Key facts
- Habitat
- wetland
- Size
- Not recorded
- Entry fee (adult)
- Not published
- Entry fee (child)
- Not published
- Membership required
- No
- Hides
- 3
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Car park
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Status
- open
- Best seasons
- winter, spring
Species by season
| Season | Species | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring | Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) | common | — |
| autumn | Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) | frequent | — |
| winter | Pochard (Aythya ferina) | common | — |
| winter | Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) | common | — |
Getting there
Hurst, Berkshire
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Facilities & opening
Open daily
Frequently asked questions
Is Dinton Pastures good for a casual visit?
Yes — it is a country park with a café, play areas and surfaced paths as well as lakes, so it works as a family outing and a birdwatching trip at once.
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Information last updated 25 July 2026.