Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Wren
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Wren
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin +55 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Dandelion, Meadowsweet +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Red Admiral, Large White +47 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Green-veined White, Red Admiral, Large White +47 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Daisy, Selfheal, Common Nettle +149 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Daisy, Selfheal, Common Nettle +149 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km
Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km
Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.
🚴Cycling
82 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Circular Cycle PathCycling route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Route 13Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Main RouteCycling route725 m
🐴Horse riding
19 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Hencote Lanebridleway · 77 m
Hencote Lanebridleway · 95 m
Hencote Lanebridleway · 87 m
Hencote Lanebridleway · 23 m
Hencote Lanebridleway · 543 m
Wildlife to spot
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