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Moated site 140m east of Papworth Hall

1 ha
WildlifeBirdsInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 264m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Tawny Owl, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Tawny Owl, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Small White, Large White +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Gatekeeper, Small White, Large White +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Spring Starflower, Danish Scurvygrass, Garden Grape-hyacinth +11 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Spring Starflower, Danish Scurvygrass, Garden Grape-hyacinth +11 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Route HDC 9iCycling route
Named routeRef HDC 9iLocal cycle route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Grounds and Papworth Hospital

Grounds and Papworth Hospital

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