Swanspool Allotments
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Getting here
52.29157, -0.69511
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- 🌿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
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- 🌿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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Glossy Ibis +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Glossy Ibis +79 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Cherry Plum, Dandelion +37 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Cherry Plum, Dandelion +37 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Dandelion, White Dead-nettle +5 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Orsillus depressus, Parent Bug +13 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Orsillus depressus, Parent Bug +13 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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