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James' Pond

12 ha

📷 Michael Trolove · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

52.53105, -0.27348

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Magpie
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Gunwade TrailWalking route
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Wildflower TrailWalking route
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Ham Mere TrailWalking route
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Bluebell TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

179 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53National Cycle Network
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Dodds CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Wellingtonia CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef WellingtoniaLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Access Road To The Former Orton Brick Yard

📷 Michael Trolove · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Access Road To The Former Orton Brick Yard

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