Getting here
51.99528, -0.19275
Best for
6 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Playgrounds
Free82%playground, parking
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Mountain biking
Varies65%Named MTB route nearby: Icknield Way Cycle Trail
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Kingfisher Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
44
10 named nearby · 34 public paths
Cycling
77
77 named nearby
Mountain biking
1
1 named nearby
Horse riding
7
7 public paths
Named routes and paths nearby
About this historic site
Settlement site S of Blackhorse Farm is an ancient historic site covering 8 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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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
Facilities
Parking
4 nearby · Paid · 124m
Playground
281m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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