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✦ Historic site
The fort and Roman walled town of Durobrivae and its south, west and east suburbs, immediately south and east of Water Newton Village
140 ha
Getting here
52.55775, -0.35296
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
13
6 named nearby · 7 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
61
61 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Nene Way · Walking177 km
Hereward Way · Walking0
Nene Park; Bretton; Orton · Cycling0
Ham Mere Trail · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦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
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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