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Old 16th Green

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.83072, -0.29554

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Western Honey Bee, Meadow Brown +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Daffodil, Greater Stitchwort, Common Knapweed +40 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Daffodil, Greater Stitchwort, Common Knapweed +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km

A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England

Named routeRef CWLength 275 kmRegional walking route
Ver Valley Walk 5Walking route

The Three Burys Walk

Named routeRef Ver5Local walking route
Old Railway & River LeaWalking route7.9 km

After a brief visit to the remains of Wheathampstead railway station, the walk follows the Ayot Greenway (route of the Permanent Way) to Ayot Green. The return journey follows the course of the River Lea.

Named routeLength 7.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's CornerWalking route12.2 km

Mostly easy walking across established footpaths and fields. There are some steps along the route, and a steep gully at section 2. Assistance dogs only at Shaw's Corner.

Named routeLength 12.2 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Nickey LineWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

44 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ayot GreenwayCycling route
Named route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Named routeRef 57National Cycle Network
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 57Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Gustard Woodbridleway · 321 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 321 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gustard Wood

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Gustard Wood

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