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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Large White, Small White +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Water-lily, Common Poppy, Alder +177 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
BlueWalking route
Named route
RedWalking route
Named route
Freckenham Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (through Ely)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km

This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.

Named routeLength 226 kmRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

West Row Community Primary School

West Row Community Primary School

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