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Haberden Sports Ground

13 ha

📷 Stuart Shepherd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsFamilyPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

52.23803, 0.72633

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Best for

5 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Good match

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Good match

Urban park — open green space

Free

Cycling

Moderate match

Named cycling route nearby: Wolf Way

Varies

Hiking

Moderate match

Named hiking route nearby: Circular Walk

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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17 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km▾
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km▾

Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km▾

Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.

Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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88 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Circular Cycle PathCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km▾
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route725 m▾
Named routeRef 13Length 725 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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14 public paths nearby

Public paths
Barons Roadrestricted byway · 27 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 27 mPath type: residential
Kevelaer Waybridleway · 121 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 121 mSurface pavedPath type: cycleway
Laundry Lanerestricted byway · 22 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 22 mPath type: unclassified
Laundry Lanerestricted byway · 56 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 56 mPath type: unclassified

About this urban park

Haberden Sports Ground is a urban park covering 13 hectares.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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The Haberden, Bury St Edmunds

📷 Stuart Shepherd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Haberden, Bury St Edmunds

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦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

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Café

Dobbies Garden World · 298m

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Parking

4 nearby · 79m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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