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Dogsthorpe Star Pit

Hidden Gem

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Lakeside

Walking, Cycling, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Spring to Autumn

Julian Dowse / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Dogsthorpe Star Pit is a former clay pit northeast of Peterborough, once dug to supply a brickworks and now a nature reserve run by the local Wildlife Trust. Around 36 hectares of grassland, scrub, reedbed, bare clay and shallow pools make up a protected site of special scientific interest, richest ...

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
Cambridgeshire contains this secluded nature reserve on the eastern outskirts of Peterborough. People often walk the perimeter path to enjoy the vast reedbeds and open water.

What type of place is Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
Dogsthorpe Star Pit is a nature reserve on the eastern outskirts of Peterborough.

When is the best time to visit Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
Spring through to autumn brings the liveliest wildlife activity with butterflies and dragonflies darting across the wetlands. Crisp autumn afternoons offer a fine chance to witness spectacular starling murmurations over the reedbeds.

What can you do at Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
Walking along the unpaved paths provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching and spotting rare great crested newts. Nature lovers often bring binoculars to follow marsh harriers circling high above the lakeside vegetation.

How long should I spend at Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
Allocating roughly two hours allows you to explore the rough trails at a leisurely pace. Keen photographers might prefer a longer stay to capture the various insects and plants.

Where do I park at Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
Parking options near Dogsthorpe Star Pit are limited, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest available spots.

Where can I eat near Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Dogsthorpe Star Pit, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Dogsthorpe Star Pit?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Dogsthorpe Star Pit, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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