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Tollgate Recreation Ground

📷 Helen Steed · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsPitches
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

52.25886, 0.69879

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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
  • ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • ☕Allison's Eatery — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Goldfinch, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Goldfinch, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Playing field

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Eupeodes corollae, Syritta pipiens +83 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Eupeodes corollae, Syritta pipiens +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km

Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km

Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.

Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Eagle Walkpublic footpath · 92 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 92 mSurface pavedPath type: footway
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Cycling

83 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Circular Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km
Named routeRef 51Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Klondykebridleway · 221 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 221 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds

📷 Helen Steed · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds

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