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Irchester Roman Town

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mute Swan
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingToilets

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Woodpigeon +86 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Woodpigeon +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Cherry Plum, Lords-and-Ladies +8 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Cherry Plum, Lords-and-Ladies +8 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 11 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

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