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Shefford Millenium Green

15 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 154m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Robin +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Robin +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Etonbury Green WheelWalking route17 km
Named routeLength 17 kmRound tripLocal walking route
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Kingfisher WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
Biggleswade Green WheelWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route676 m
Named routeRef 12Length 676 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route160 m
Named routeRef 12Length 160 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route418 m
Named routeRef 12Length 418 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Disused River Ivel Navigation northeast of Shefford

Disused River Ivel Navigation northeast of Shefford

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