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The Nuns' Bridge, Hinchingbrook

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📷 N Scott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.32498, -0.20313

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Robin +69 more · last seen 2026

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Robin +69 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Gatekeeper +92 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Historic gardens

Moderate match

Varies

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km▾

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km▾

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km▾

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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54 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route HDC 10Cycling route▾
Named routeRef HDC 10Local cycle route
Route 12Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route81 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 81 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route194 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route21 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Huntingdon, Nuns' Bridge

📷 N Scott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Huntingdon, Nuns' Bridge

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hinchingbrooke Country ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Riverside ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Godmanchester Recreation GroundUrban park1.8 km→🌱Judith's FieldUrban park3 km→🏞️HINCHINGBROOKECountry park700 m→🌱Mill CommonUrban park1.1 km→