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St James Church

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.32057, -0.10526

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕The Garden Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Norfolk Aeshna, Common Blue Damselfly +57 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Norfolk Aeshna, Common Blue Damselfly +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km

A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal 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
Love Lanepublic footpath · 332 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 332 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
Named route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 51Length 194 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hemingford Grey - St James Church

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hemingford Grey - St James Church

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Riverside ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Hill Rise ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Judith's FieldUrban park4.2 km→🌱Godmanchester Recreation GroundUrban park5 km→🌱Berman ParkUrban park1.6 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1.7 km→

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