🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
🧺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
🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
🧺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
🅿️Parking· Free🧺Picnic spot
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Blackbird +82 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Blackbird +82 more · last seen 2026; Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh priority habitat
Free
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Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, White-legged Damselfly, Norfolk Aeshna +55 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Good match
picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km▾
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
The Thicket Pathpublic footpath · 572 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 572 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
The Thicket Pathpublic footpath · 732 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 732 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Barnes Walkpublic footpath · 278 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 278 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling
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21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route▾
Named route
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 24Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route125 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 125 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route422 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 422 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route385 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 385 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
