The Beacon
Getting here
52.36399, -0.22456
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 242m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 242m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Robin +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Robin +65 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Azure Damselfly +33 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Azure Damselfly +33 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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
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
54 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
National Byway (through Ely)Cycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route81 m
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Wildlife to spot
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