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Hall Close moated site, fishponds, trackway, field system and dovecote

5 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

52.25848, -0.47239

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Nightingale and Turtle Dove
  • ✦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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Nightingale, Turtle Dove, Raven +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Nightingale, Turtle Dove, Raven +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Brimstone, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — American Willowherb, Green Alkanet, Selfheal +172 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 7 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
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Named routeLength 70 kmRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Way 2 (Turvey to Eaton Socon)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route HDC 7Cycling route
Named routeRef HDC 7Local cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

High Street, Riseley

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

High Street, Riseley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Yielden Castle: a motte and bailey castle, fishponds and associated enclosuresHistoric site4.7 km→✦Castle HillHistoric site4.7 km→🌱All Saints' ChurchUrban park500 m→🌱All Saints' ChurchUrban park600 m→🌱Activity CentreUrban park2.5 km→🌱St Peter's ChurchUrban park4.5 km→