Free public B3348 lined with over a hundred giant sequoia near Crowthorne — one of the world's finest Wellingtonia avenues.
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Before you go
- Access
- Open to the public
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Visitor information
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellingtonia_Avenue
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
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Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
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About this place
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Wellingtonia Avenue is a public road (the B3348) running over Finchampstead Ridges near Crowthorne, Berkshire, planted on both sides with more than a hundred giant sequoia (the species commonly called Wellingtonia in the UK). The trees were established in the 1860s as a memorial to the Duke of Wellington, who had lived nearby; sources place the planting variously in the early-to-late 1860s. It is one of the rare genuinely free redwood sites, viewable any time from the roadside — though it is now a busy through-route, so take care, as there is no dedicated parking or footpath alongside.
Sources
- RedwoodWorldCorroborating sourcereference
- WikipediaCorroborating sourcereference