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Ickworth Park

1,021 ha

Plan your visit

AncientBirdsBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,021 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

12 activities

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bird watching

Reedbeds — bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and reed warblers; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: ICKWORTH HOUSE; Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Mistletoe, Pendulous Sedge, Hazel +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Reedbeds priority habitat; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 18 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

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
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
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 51Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route217 m
Named routeRef 51Length 217 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Driveway to St Mary's Church, Ickworth Park

Driveway to St Mary's Church, Ickworth Park

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