Plan your visit
Getting here
52.32754, -0.08287
Best for
5 activitiesDog walks
Free78%Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Free68%Urban park — family destination
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)
Picnic day out
Free62%Urban park — open green space
Cycling
Varies58%Named cycling route nearby: LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>Spalding
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km▾
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km▾
A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.
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.
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.
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route▾
The Thicket Pathpublic footpath · 572 m▾
The Thicket Pathpublic footpath · 732 m▾
Barnes Walkpublic footpath · 278 m▾
🚴Cycling
v21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route▾
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Route 24Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route125 m▾
Main RouteCycling route422 m▾
Main RouteCycling route385 m▾
About this urban park
Copley Scout Park is a urban park covering 3 hectares.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦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
Facilities
Parking
St Ivo rec centre car park · Free · 190m
Picnic spot
238m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Nearby places
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