Moated enclosures east and west of Love Lane, Ashwell
1 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
52.04640, -0.17538
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Corn Bunting
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Corn Bunting
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Best for
9 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Corn Bunting, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Woodpigeon, Corn Bunting, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Historic site with public access
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Small White, Meadow Brown +67 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km6 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kingfisher WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Biggleswade Green WheelWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Garden City 15Walking route▾
Letchworth GreenwayWalking route▾
13.6 mile (21.8km) walking route around Letchworth
Named route
Hertfordshire Chain WalkWalking route▾
Not waymarked
Named routeRegional walking route
13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route41 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 41 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route334 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 334 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route724 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 724 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route806 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 806 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km▾
This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.
Named routeLength 226 kmRegional cycle route
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
Common Lane at Bluegates Farm, Ashwell End
Photos
Common Lane at Bluegates Farm, Ashwell End
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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