St Mary's Church
Getting here
52.29402, -0.25275
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Robin
- 🌿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
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Robin
- 🌿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 — Chiffchaff, Robin, Woodpigeon +98 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chiffchaff, Robin, Woodpigeon +98 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Insect spotting
Strong match
Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens; Insects — Batman Hoverfly, Scarce Chaser, Black-tailed Skimmer +12 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Moderate match
Named cycling route nearby: Route HDC 10
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking 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.
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
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.
🚴Cycling
64 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Route HDC 10Cycling route
Route HDC 9iCycling route
Route HDC 7 (alt route)Cycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Route HDC 7Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Buckden, St. Mary's Church: The early c15th font on Victorian base
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