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Deserted medieval village in Bottisham Park

17 ha

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

52.23106, 0.26315

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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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Great Tit +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Great Tit +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly +23 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly +23 more · last seen 2026

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Beyond Anglesey Abbey Walk, Anglesey AbbeyWalking route7.4 km

Flat route along grass paths. Dogs welcome.

Named routeLength 7.4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Winter Walk, Anglesey AbbeyWalking route1.9 km

This route has some uneven ground and steep slopes. Most of the route has firm surfaces, but a small section is dirt track. Assistance dogs only.

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Long Explorer's Route, Anglesey AbbeyWalking route2.4 km

This route can be seasonally muddy and had a narrow bridge (width 80cm) that is not recommended for mobility scooters. has some uneven ground and steep slopes. Most of the route has firm surfaces, but a small section is dirt track. Assistance dogs only.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Riverside walkWalking route
Named route
Horningsea and Clayhithe River WalkWalking route7.2 km
Named routeLength 7.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

62 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Cambridge secondary cycle networkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 11Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route424 m
Named routeRef 11Length 424 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Looking towards Bottisham Park

📷 Malcolm Neal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Looking towards Bottisham Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Anglesey Abbey (National Trust)Urban park1.8 km→🌱Anglesey Abbey (National Trust)Urban park1.8 km→🌱The Dirt HillsUrban park1.1 km→✦Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe FarmHistoric site1.3 km→✦ANGLESEY ABBEYHistoric site1.9 km→✦SWAFFHAM PRIOR HOUSEHistoric site2.8 km→

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