🐦44+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Swift
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🛝Playground 237m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦44+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Swift
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🛝Playground 237m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Free🛝Playground
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Swift, Blue Tit +41 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Swift, Blue Tit +41 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Square-spot Rustic +142 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Bee Orchid, Bramble +35 more · last seen 2026
Free
✦
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km▾
long distance footpath 169 km
Named routeLength 169 kmRegional walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km▾
Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.
Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km▾
Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.
Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Monument Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route9 km▾
Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.
Named routeLength 9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Albana Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route3.2 km▾
Follow this short circular walk through some of the woodlands around Ickworth. If you have the energy when you walk along the Trim Trail try your hand on various fitness objects, ranging from pole climbing to ladder walks and leap frog.
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Orchard Farm Barnspublic footpath · 73 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 73 mSurface pavedPath type: residential
Little Mill Lanepublic footpath · 421 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 421 mPath type: footway
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Cycling
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15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Wolf WayCycling route400 km▾
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route217 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 217 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route18 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 18 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km▾
This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.
