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📷 nick macneill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.09603, -0.32243

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦98+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Yellow-legged Gull +95 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Yellow-legged Gull +95 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Common Darter, 16-spot Ladybird +1 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Common Darter, 16-spot Ladybird +1 more · last seen 2026

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: North Bedfordshire Heritage Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Weneslawe WalkWalking route12.8 km
Named routeLength 12.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Kingfisher WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
Biggleswade Green WheelWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route777 m
Named routeRef 12Length 777 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Maypole dancing, Ickwell Green, Bedfordshire

📷 nick macneill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Maypole dancing, Ickwell Green, Bedfordshire

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Swiss GardenUrban park800 m→🌱Franklin Recreation GroundUrban park3.9 km→✦ICKWELL BURYHistoric site700 m→✦OLD WARDEN PARK (INCLUDING THE SWISS GARDEN)Historic site1.6 km→✦SOUTHILL PARKHistoric site3.3 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds3.9 km→

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Home Wood Fishery

Northill, Beds

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