Getting here
52.30016, -0.03832
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
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Great Crested Grebe +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Great Crested Grebe +75 more · last seen 2026
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Good match
picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rothschild WayWalking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km
A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.
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.
Springhill Roadpublic footpath · 154 m
Springhill Roadpublic footpath · 147 m
🚴Cycling
22 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
Main RouteCycling route11.1 km
Main RouteCycling route9 m
Main RouteCycling route125 m
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Holywell Ferry Roadbyway open to all traffic · 618 m
Holywell Ferry Roadbyway open to all traffic · 382 m
Holywell Ferry Roadbyway open to all traffic · 283 m
Wildlife to spot
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