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Ecton Park Road Open Space

11 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

52.26011, -0.80678

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yew, Cow Parsley, Goat Willow +18 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yew, Cow Parsley, Goat Willow +18 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
Ridgewalkpublic footpath · 88 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 88 mPath type: footway
Ridgewalkpublic footpath · 61 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 61 mPath type: footway
Overstone Lanepublic footpath · 398 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 398 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

75 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
NorbitalCycling route
Named routeRef 539Round tripNational Cycle Network
N/ACycling route84 m
Named routeLength 84 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route483 m
Named routeLength 483 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Named routeRef 6Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route117 m
Named routeRef 6Length 117 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ecton Brook Road

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ecton Brook Road

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🌱Grassmere Avenue Linear Open SpaceUrban park2.2 km→🌱Southfields Linear Open SpaceUrban park2.7 km→🌱Sywell Country ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Eastfield ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Bradlaugh FieldsUrban park4.8 km→🌱Lings WoodUrban park1.4 km→

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