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Catworth moated manorial complex with associated ridge and furrow

7 ha

📷 Andrew Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

52.34616, -0.40135

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • ✦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
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Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +56 more · last seen 2022

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Badger, Red Fox, Muntjac +13 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral +198 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route HDC 7 (alt route)Cycling route
Named routeRef HDC 7 (alt route)Local cycle route
N/ACycling route169 m
Named routeLength 169 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route336 m
Named routeLength 336 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route46 m
Named routeLength 46 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route294 m
Named routeLength 294 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Catworth village hall

📷 Andrew Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Catworth village hall

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🌱The GreenUrban park3.9 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.2 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.2 km→🌱St Margaret's ChurchUrban park4.3 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→✦LEIGHTON BROMSWOLDHistoric site3.4 km→