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Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church.

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Myriolecis albescens, Porpidia soredizodes, Acarospora fuscata +58 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Peacock +53 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Swartz's Feather-moss, White-tipped Bristle-moss, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Named routeLength 37 kmLocal walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 04Walking route
Named routeRef LW04Local walking route
Wool Towns WalkWalking route50 km
Named routeLength 50 km
London to Walsingham - stage 05Walking route
Named routeRef LW05Local walking route
Stour Valley Path part 2Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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