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52.29783, -0.15043
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Kestrel
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🐾Wood Green Animal Shelter on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Kestrel
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🐾Wood Green Animal Shelter on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Kestrel, Green Woodpecker +52 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Kestrel, Green Woodpecker +52 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Volucella inanis +5 more · last seen 2025
Farm visits
Good match
Animal sanctuary or shelter
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
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.
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km
Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.
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
44 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
Route HDC 10Cycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route81 m
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