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Cainhoe Castle: a motte and bailey with associated moated site, fishponds and field system

11 ha

📷 Dennis simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

52.02385, -0.40302

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Tufted Duck, Mallard, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Tufted Duck, Mallard, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Scathophaga stercoraria, Pea-leaf Weevil +77 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Scathophaga stercoraria, Pea-leaf Weevil +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Cornelian-cherry, Lesser Celandine +10 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Snowdrop, Cornelian-cherry, Lesser Celandine +10 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
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

Named routeLength 21 kmLocal walking route
Flit Valley WalkWalking route12 km
Named routeLength 12 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Chilterns Cycleway (road alternative)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cainhoe Castle

📷 Dennis simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Wrest Park 18th century outbuildings, statues and gardensHistoric site2.1 km→✦CHICKSANDS PRIORYHistoric site3.2 km→✦WREST PARKHistoric site1.9 km→🌱Wrest Park & GardensUrban park2.2 km→🌱Silsoe Nature Reserve & ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱The Italian GardenUrban park1.9 km→

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