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Finedon Pocket Park

10 ha
WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, House Sparrow, Starling +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, House Sparrow, Starling +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly +64 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Elder, Common Nettle, Wild Strawberry +1 more foraging species

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — New Zealand Pigmyweed, Elder, Common Nettle +11 more · last seen 2025; Plants — New Zealand Pigmyweed, Elder, Common Nettle +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Named routeLength 42.5 kmLocal walking route
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
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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

A path through Finedon Pocket Park

A path through Finedon Pocket Park

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