🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Blue Tit
✦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
🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Blue Tit
✦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
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Free
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Syritta pipiens, Eupeodes corollae, Eumerus +96 more · last seen 2026
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Black Horehound, Yarrow, Common Nettle +97 more · last seen 2026
Free
✦
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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20 signed routes nearby · 3 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
Lark Valley Pathpublic footpath · 876 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 876 mPath type: footway
🚴
Cycling
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85 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
🐴
Horse riding
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4 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.