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🌱 Urban park

St Mary Magdalene's Church

3 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

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4 activities

Playgrounds

Strong match

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Strong match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Good match

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Good match

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 15 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
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Cycling

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26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route HDC 9iCycling route
Named routeRef HDC 9iLocal cycle route
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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
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Horse riding

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7 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Greenbridleway · 174 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 174 mPath type: residential
Tithe Lane (byway)byway open to all traffic · 339 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 339 mPath type: track

About this urban park

St Mary Magdalene's Church is a urban park covering 3 hectares.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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St Mary Magdalene's church, Hilton

St Mary Magdalene's church, Hilton

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦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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Parking

Hilton Village Hall Car Park · Free · 148m

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Picnic spot

2 · 225m away

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Playground

234m 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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