Getting here
52.82628, 0.64362
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
7
3 named nearby · 4 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
3
3 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
1
1 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
4
4 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Harpley Circular Walk · Walking8 km
Houghton Circular · Walking4.5 km
Peddars Way Cycle Route · Mountain bike83.6 km
Peddars Way · Walking74 km
Morgan's Field Lane · byway open to all traffic
Morgan's Field Lane · byway open to all traffic
About this historic site
Grade I registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
Photos
The parked cars of those attending the show jumping at Houghton Hall
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km