Getting here
52.30594, -0.00331
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Coot +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Coot +80 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rothschild WayWalking route
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)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.
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km
Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases
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.
Brick Kiln Drovepublic footpath · 340 m
River Drovepublic footpath · 594 m
Middle Fen Drovepublic footpath · 349 m
🚴Cycling
18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route11.1 km
Main RouteCycling route9 m
Main RouteCycling route125 m
Main RouteCycling route422 m
🐴Horse riding
11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Lairstall Drovebridleway · 344 m
Middle Fen Drovebridleway · 120 m
Middle Fen Drovebridleway · 9 m
Guided Busway bridlewaybridleway · 961 m
Guided Busway bridlewaybridleway · 1.7 km
Wildlife to spot
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