Plan your visit
Getting here
52.31382, -0.17354
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Woodpigeon, Magpie +81 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Woodpigeon, Magpie +81 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Ivy Bee, Blue-tailed Damselfly +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Ivy Bee, Blue-tailed Damselfly +34 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
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.
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.
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.
🚴Cycling
52 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Route HDC 10Cycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route81 m
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Main RouteCycling route21 m
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