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Getting here
52.30307, -0.00731
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Great Crested Grebe
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Great Crested Grebe
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Coot +81 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Coot +81 more · last seen 2026; Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rothschild WayWalking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km
A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton MillWalking route8 km
Starting from Houghton Mill, this relaxed walk takes in water meadows and the delightful Ouse Valley landscape, while also allowing you to to uncover the past glories of a market town. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.
Hale Roadpublic footpath · 142 m
Brick Kiln Drovepublic footpath · 340 m
Middle Fen Drovepublic footpath · 349 m
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route11.1 km
Main RouteCycling route9 m
Main RouteCycling route125 m
Main RouteCycling route422 m
🐴Horse riding
11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Guided Busway bridlewaybridleway · 961 m
Middle Fen Drovebridleway · 327 m
Middle Fen Drovebridleway · 40 m
Cow Fen Roadbridleway · 244 m
Lairstall Drovebridleway · 344 m
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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