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Irthlingborough bowl barrow, 760m west of Rutland Lodge

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📷 Mark Anderson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.33241, -0.58338

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mute Swan
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Moorhen +88 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Moorhen +88 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Ruddy Darter, Batman Hoverfly +19 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Ruddy Darter, Batman Hoverfly +19 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hemlock, Bristly Oxtongue, Field Maple +16 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hemlock, Bristly Oxtongue, Field Maple +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional 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
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

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

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre

📷 Mark Anderson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️STANWICK LAKESCountry park300 m→🌱Warth Park Country Park (North)Urban park2.1 km→✦'Chichele College': the remains of the medieval college of Higham FerrersHistoric site2.8 km→✦Chichele CollegeHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Stanwick Lakes Country ParkUrban park300 m→🌱Warth Park Country Park (South)Urban park1.9 km→

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