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Turnpike Farm moated enclosure and associated cultivation earthworks.

3 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Moorhen
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Moorhen, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Moorhen, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Named routeLength 70 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Beds)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route HDC 7Cycling route
Named routeRef HDC 7Local cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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