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Mill Common

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📷 Wikipedia · Balsall Common Mill, Berkswell · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.32989, -0.18865

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spotToilets

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

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

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle, Brown Hawker +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton MillWalking route8 km

Starting from Houghton Mill, this relaxed walk takes in water meadows and the delightful Ouse Valley landscape, while also allowing you to to uncover the past glories of a market town. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route HDC 10Cycling route
Named routeRef HDC 10Local cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route81 m
Named routeRef 51Length 81 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Named routeRef 12Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Balsall Common Mill, Berkswell

📷 Wikipedia · Balsall Common Mill, Berkswell · CC BY-SA 3.0

Balsall Common Mill, Berkswell

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🌱Hinchingbrooke Country ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Riverside ParkUrban park1.3 km→🏞️HINCHINGBROOKECountry park1.5 km→🌱Godmanchester Recreation GroundUrban park1.4 km→🌱Judith's FieldUrban park2.6 km→🌱Mill CommonUrban park200 m→