Nature Parks & Beaches in Peterborough
There are 15 nature parks & beaches in and around Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Offering coast and countryside walks, this page gathers them in one place with the nearest listed first.
Among them are Castor Hanglands NNR, Eye Green Local Nature Reserve and Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve. 15 of them are free to visit; 15 are outdoors. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Opening hours, prices and age suitability change from place to place and from season to season, so it is always worth confirming the details with a venue directly before travelling. Distances are straight-line estimates from the centre of Peterborough; a few entries sit just over the boundary in neighbouring areas where they are the closest of their kind.
- 01 Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve2.1 mi
- 02 Star Pit Nature Reserve2.8 mi
- 03 Eye Green Local Nature Reserve3.9 mi
- 04 Castor Hanglands NNR4.9 mi
- 05 Swaddywell Pit Nature Reserve5.5 mi
- 06 Lattersey LNR5.7 mi
- 07 Deeping Lakes5.9 mi
- 08 Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve5.9 mi
- 09 Holme Fen National Nature Reserve6.0 mi
- 10 Etton High Meadow6.1 mi
- 11 Vergette Wood Meadow6.1 mi
- 12 Etton-Maxey Pits6.6 mi
- 13 Christ’s College Pits Reserve6.6 mi
- 14 Nene Washes6.7 mi
- 15 New Decoy7.0 mi
Good to know
How many nature parks & beaches are there in Peterborough?
This page lists 15 nature parks & beaches mapped in and around Peterborough, including Castor Hanglands NNR. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the nature parks & beaches near Peterborough free?
Yes — 15 of the places listed for Peterborough are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at nature parks & beaches near Peterborough?
Expect coast and countryside walks. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Peterborough. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Peterborough.