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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.25246, 0.67053

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦38+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • 🐾Animal sanctuary on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Farm visit

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +35 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +35 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Farm visits

Farm shop

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Mallow, Dwarf Mallow, Black Horehound +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Mallow, Dwarf Mallow, Black Horehound +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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
Westley to Westley Schoolpublic footpath · 689 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 689 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

51 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 route1.9 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km
Named routeRef 51Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Apple Boxes at Home Farm, Westley

📷 Oast House Archive · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Apple Boxes at Home Farm, Westley

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