Plan your visit
Getting here
52.03806, -0.50382
About AMPTHILL PARK
Ampthill Park and Ampthill Park House is a country estate in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England. The park was opened to the public after the Second World War.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: PARK HOUSE (CHESHIRE HOME FOR THE DISABLED), AMPTHILL PARK
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Migrant Hawker, Dock Bug +113 more · last seen 2026; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Prickly Sow-thistle, Spindle, Sticky Mouse-ear +172 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 29 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Katherine’s WalkWalking route13.6 km
Marston Vale Timberland TrailWalking route21 km
A 13 mile / 21 km circular walk around the Forest of Marston Vale - https://www.marstonvale.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=8eb96757-1ae3-4db0-a66f-830ab1081402
Jubilee WalkWalking route10.5 km
Katherine's Walkpublic footpath · 535 m
Holly Walkpublic footpath · 454 m
Rectory Lanepublic footpath · 143 m
🚴Cycling
35 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route
NCN 51Cycling route
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Main RouteCycling route243 m
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Main RouteCycling route226 m
🐴Horse riding
5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
The Alamedabridleway · 747 m
Katherine's Walkbridleway · 132 m
Alameda Roadbridleway · 304 m
Wildlife to spot
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