🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
🛝Playground 195m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
🛝Playground 195m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground🚻Toilets
Best for
10 activities
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Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets; Urban park — open green space
Free
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Family friendly
Strong match
playground, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Gatekeeper +37 more · last seen 2025; Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects
Free
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Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km▾
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal 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
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Cycling
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34 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 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
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
