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Otter Pond: moated site 200m west of Dewemede Farm

2 ha

📷 Michael Trolove · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.49494, -0.31896

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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
  • 🐕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

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yew, Elm, Hart's-Tongue +8 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Yew, Elm, Hart's-Tongue +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53National Cycle Network
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wellingtonia CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef WellingtoniaLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Named routeRef 12Length 93 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Village pond, Folksworth

📷 Michael Trolove · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Village pond, Folksworth

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Robin's WoodUrban park4.6 km→🌱Queens ParkUrban park4.8 km→✦Deserted village N of Washingley ParkHistoric site1.1 km→✦Fish StewsHistoric site1.3 km→✦Deserted village of CaldecoteHistoric site1.5 km→🌱The GreenUrban park3.9 km→

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