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Earthworks SE of church

3 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Yellowhammer and Blackbird
  • 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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Yellowhammer, Blackbird, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Yellowhammer, Blackbird, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Rinodina bischoffii, Diplotomma alboatrum, Physcia adscendens +63 more · last seen 2015

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Peacock +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (through Ely)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route9.3 km
Named routeRef 12Length 9.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Leighton Bromswold: the rear of a house on Church Lane

Leighton Bromswold: the rear of a house on Church Lane

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