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St Mary Magdalene's Church

3 ha

📷 Ruth Sharville · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.27788, -0.10931

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coot and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 234m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Mallard +60 more · last seen 2024

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Mallard +60 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 15 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
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km

A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton MillWalking route8 km

Starting from Houghton Mill, this relaxed walk takes in water meadows and the delightful Ouse Valley landscape, while also allowing you to to uncover the past glories of a market town. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route HDC 9iCycling route
Named routeRef HDC 9iLocal cycle route
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route125 m
Named routeRef 51Length 125 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route422 m
Named routeRef 51Length 422 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Greenbridleway · 174 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 174 mPath type: residential
Tithe Lane (byway)byway open to all traffic · 339 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 339 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary Magdalene's church, Hilton

📷 Ruth Sharville · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary Magdalene's church, Hilton

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦HILTON MAZEHistoric site200 m→✦The maze and monument on Hilton GreenHistoric site200 m→🌱The GreenUrban park400 m→🐄Wood Green Animal ShelterVisitor farm3.6 km→🌱Peace Memorial Playing FieldUrban park4.6 km→⛪St Luke's Methodist ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→