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Hardwick Heath

57 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome57 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 196m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Great Tit +56 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Great Tit +56 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Red Admiral, Large White +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Daisy, Common Nettle, Dandelion +141 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking 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.

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

83 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Circular Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 51Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route725 m
Named routeRef 13Length 725 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

32 public paths nearby

Public paths
Barons Roadrestricted byway · 27 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 27 mPath type: residential
Hencote Lanebridleway · 543 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 543 mPath type: track
Hencote Lanebridleway · 95 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 95 mPath type: track
Laundry Lanerestricted byway · 22 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 22 mPath type: unclassified
Old Town Lanebridleway · 94 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 94 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

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