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Froghall Fields Recreation Ground

1 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.01025, -0.50931

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +76 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +76 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug, Red-legged Shieldbug +59 more · last seen 2025

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

playground; Urban park — family destination

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Ramsons, Common Nettle, Snowdrop +78 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Bunyan TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km▾
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
Katherine’s WalkWalking route13.6 km▾
Named routeLength 13.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Marston Vale Timberland TrailWalking route21 km▾

A 13 mile / 21 km circular walk around the Forest of Marston Vale - https://www.marstonvale.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=8eb96757-1ae3-4db0-a66f-830ab1081402

Named routeLength 21 kmLocal walking route
Seven Parishes Millennium Circular WalkWalking route21.6 km▾
Named routeLength 21.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
John Bunyan Trailpublic footpath · 343 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 343 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
John Buynan Trailpublic footpath · 692 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 692 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

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7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km▾
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeLength 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route71 m▾
Named routeLength 71 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.1 km▾
Named routeLength 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

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2 public paths nearby

Public paths
John Bunyan Trailbridleway · 332 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 332 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Approaching roundabout on Froghall Road

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Approaching roundabout on Froghall Road

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 127m

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Playground

7m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

Weather for this location

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millennium ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Flitwick Manor ParkUrban park1.8 km→✦Pump and signpost in Market PlaceHistoric site2.7 km→🌱Ampthill ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Ampthill ParkUrban park2.8 km→✦AMPTHILL PARKHistoric site3.1 km→