Getting here
52.28570, -0.60249
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- 🐕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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- 🐕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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +47 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +47 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +47 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Glow-worm, 7-spot Ladybird, Dock Bug +24 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Glow-worm, 7-spot Ladybird, Dock Bug +24 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Nene WayWalking route177 km
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.
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Brooke Closepublic footpath · 95 m
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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