Getting here
52.20484, -0.69116
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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 — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +84 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +84 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Candelariella reflexa, Athallia cerinella, Arthonia radiata +32 more · last seen 2014; Fungi — Candelariella reflexa, Athallia cerinella, Arthonia radiata +32 more · last seen 2014
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Peacock +95 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Peacock +95 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Larger Mouse-tail Moss, Common Feather-moss, Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme +93 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Larger Mouse-tail Moss, Common Feather-moss, Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme +93 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking route
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.
Olney Circular WalkWalking route6.6 km
An reasonably easy 1.5hour walk taking in some of Olney's viewpoints and places of interest. Waterproof footwear essential when rainy. Livestock may be encountered.
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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