Getting here
52.28133, -0.06904
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
- 🌿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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +81 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Lobe-spurred Furrow Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Sharp-collared Furrow Bee +110 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Lobe-spurred Furrow Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Sharp-collared Furrow Bee +110 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Blackthorn, Hawthorn +2 more foraging species
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Common Nettle, Cleavers, Blackthorn +12 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Nettle, Cleavers, Blackthorn +12 more · last seen 2025
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km
A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.
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.
🚴Cycling
21 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
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