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Woodland plantation near Down Field

1 ha

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

DogsWalksWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.31810, 0.34779

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

3 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Wildlife

Conifer plantation — limited but present wildlife

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Rothschild WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Soham Millennium Walk (Blue Route)Walking route3.5 km
Named routeLength 3.5 kmLocal walking route
Soham Millennium Walk (Red Route)Walking route1.8 km
Named routeLength 1.8 kmLocal walking route
Soham Millennium Walk (Green Route)Walking route7 km
Named routeLength 7 kmLocal walking route
Wicken Fen Adventurers' Trail, Wicken FenWalking route4.4 km

A well-signed route along wide grassy paths (can be muddy). Take care near waterways and ponds. Dogs on leads welcome. Mobility parking and adapted toilets.

Named routeLength 4.4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

33 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (through Ely)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Wicken Soham CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 11Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 11Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route518 m
Named routeLength 518 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Cherrytree Lanebyway open to all traffic · 680 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 680 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
No Ditch Balkbyway open to all traffic · 363 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 363 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Field south of Soham

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Field south of Soham

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Isleham Recreation GroundUrban park4.8 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds1.9 km→🌱Burwell HouseUrban park4.1 km→🌱East Fen CommonUrban park1.7 km→⛪Fordham Congregational ChurchReligious grounds3.1 km→⛪St Peter and St Mary Magdalene ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→

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