moated earthwork
Getting here
52.22522, -0.55329
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow 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
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow 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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +76 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly +51 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +76 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Yellow Corydalis, Broad-leaved Everlasting-pea, Bee Orchid +4 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Yellow Corydalis, Broad-leaved Everlasting-pea, Bee Orchid +4 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Ouse Valley Way 2 (Turvey to Eaton Socon)Walking route
Pinchmill Waypublic footpath · 25 m
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Mediaeval Earthworks in Castle Close Wildlife and Heritage Site
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