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Getting here
52.32896, -0.08651
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Great Tit +80 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Great Tit +80 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle +57 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Good match
picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km
A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km
Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton MillWalking route8 km
Starting from Houghton Mill, this relaxed walk takes in water meadows and the delightful Ouse Valley landscape, while also allowing you to to uncover the past glories of a market town. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Barnes Walkpublic footpath · 278 m
The Thicket Pathpublic footpath · 572 m
The Thicket Pathpublic footpath · 732 m
🚴Cycling
22 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
NCN 51Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route125 m
Main RouteCycling route422 m
Main RouteCycling route385 m
Wildlife to spot
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