St Mary's Church
Getting here
52.33205, -0.12118
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Grey Heron
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Grey Heron
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, café, toilets, picnic area
Playgrounds
Very strong match
playground, toilets, café, parking
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Grey Heron, Long-tailed Tit +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Grey Heron, Long-tailed Tit +57 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, 22-spot Ladybird +25 more · last seen 2025; Insects — White-legged Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, 22-spot Ladybird +25 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
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.
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.
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.
Love Lanepublic footpath · 178 m
🚴Cycling
50 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route81 m
Main RouteCycling route194 m
🐴Horse riding
10 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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