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IRCHESTER

80 ha

📷 Philip Jeffrey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome80 ha

Getting here

52.28462, -0.66349

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Black-headed Gull
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose +57 more · last seen 2026; Country park — mixed habitats

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose +57 more · last seen 2026; Country park — managed habitat

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Named routeLength 42.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Quarry truck in Irchester Country Park

📷 Philip Jeffrey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Quarry truck in Irchester Country Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Irchester Country ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Croyland GardensUrban park2.6 km→🌱Swanspool GardensUrban park2.4 km→✦Tithe barnHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Tithe Barn GreenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Hall ParkUrban park4.3 km→