Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange
Getting here
52.17277, -0.68081
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Large White, Red Admiral +221 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Small White, Large White, Red Admiral +221 more · last seen 2024
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking 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.
Olney Circular WalkWalking route6.6 km
An reasonably easy 1.5hour walk taking in some of Olney's viewpoints and places of interest. Waterproof footwear essential when rainy. Livestock may be encountered.
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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