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Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head

7 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 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
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Square-stalked St John's-wort, Common Feather-moss, Grey Poplar +21 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Square-stalked St John's-wort, Common Feather-moss, Grey Poplar +21 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis form succinea, Harlequin Ladybird +39 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis form succinea, Harlequin Ladybird +39 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Wild Marjoram, Blackthorn +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
STOOP Link Path 2 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route

A link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 3 o'clock on clockface)

Named route
STOOP Link Path 1 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route

A link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 2 o'clock on clockface)

Named route
STOOP Link Path 8 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route

Link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 11 o'clock on clockface)

Named routeLocal walking route
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km

long distance footpath 169 km

Named routeLength 169 kmRegional walking route
Woodland TrailWalking route
Named route
Church Pathpublic footpath · 154 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 154 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

57 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Recreational Cycle Route 16Cycling route

Local circular? cycle route

Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route337 m
Named routeRef 12Length 337 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route410 m
Named routeRef 12Length 410 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route201 m
Named routeRef 12Length 201 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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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

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