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Abbey Gardens

0 ha

📷 Adrian S Pye · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PlayDogsCycling
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.24486, 0.71767

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Best for

6 activities

Playgrounds

Free93%

playground, toilets, café, parking

Dog walks

Free78%

Dogs allowed with public access

Cycling

Varies72%

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Family friendly

Free68%

Urban park — family destination

Hiking

Free65%

Named hiking route nearby: St Edmund Way

Picnic day out

Free62%

Urban park — open green space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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17 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km▾
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km▾

Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km▾

Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.

Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Old Convent Orchardpublic footpath · 84 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 84 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: residential
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Cycling

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85 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Circular Cycle PathCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km▾
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route725 m▾
Named routeRef 13Length 725 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Kevelaer Waybridleway · 121 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 121 mSurface pavedPath type: cycleway

About this urban park

Abbey Gardens is a urban park covering 0 hectares.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds 2010

📷 Adrian S Pye · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds 2010

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🐦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

Facilities

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Café

Pilgrims' Kitchen · 70m

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Parking

Angel Hill · Paid · 118m

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Picnic spot

3 · 256m away

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Playground

193m away

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Toilets

3 · 74m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

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