Getting here
52.32710, -0.58918
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mute Swan
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mute Swan
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Great Crested Grebe +87 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Great Crested Grebe +87 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Lesser Emperor, Helophilus pendulus, Common Darter +20 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Lesser Emperor, Helophilus pendulus, Common Darter +20 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hemlock, Bristly Oxtongue, Field Maple +16 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hemlock, Bristly Oxtongue, Field Maple +16 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km
49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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