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St Andrew's Church

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeCycling
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.30549, -0.00270

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via NCN 51
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Great Crested Grebe +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Great Crested Grebe +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Greenwich Meridian Trail

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Rothschild WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal 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
Brick Kiln Drovepublic footpath · 340 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 340 mPath type: footway
Middle Fen Drovepublic footpath · 349 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 349 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Hale Roadpublic footpath · 142 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 142 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route11.1 km
Named routeRef 51Length 11.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route9 m
Named routeRef 51Length 9 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

11 public paths nearby

Public paths
Lairstall Drovebridleway · 344 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 344 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Middle Fen Drovebridleway · 120 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 120 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Middle Fen Drovebridleway · 9 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 9 mSurface concretePath type: track
Guided Busway bridlewaybridleway · 961 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 961 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Guided Busway bridlewaybridleway · 1.7 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.7 kmSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Swavesey - St Andrew's Church

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Swavesey - St Andrew's Church

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🌱Longstanton Recreation GroundUrban park4.1 km→🌱Northstowe Phase 1 Water ParkUrban park5 km→✦Swavesey PrioryHistoric site100 m→✦'Castle Hill' earthworksHistoric site400 m→🦉MARE FENNature reserve700 m→🌱Fen Drayton Recreation GroundUrban park2.5 km→

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