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Dickerson's Pit, 11/09/99 9am

Milton Country Park is an area located on the Northern outskirts of Cambridge and can be accessed very easily by car or bus. It offers sanctuary for wildlife and plants. A network of over 2 miles of paths guide you around the park, these paths are suitable for bicycles and wheelchairs as well as those on foot. A Sensory Garden next to the visitors' centre gives people with visual impairment has plants selected for aroma and texture. A wheelchair loan scheme is in operation. Contact the Rangers for details.

It offers a superb setting for picnics - and a great escape during the lunch break. There are play areas for children. Dogs are also welcome, but please adhere to the byelaws which state that dogs must be on a lead south of the Thirteenth Public Drain (the open space where the car park, visitors' centre, play area and memorial can be found) and on request north of there. You must also clean up after your dog using the bins provided.

Dickerson's Pit, 11/09/99 9:15am The park is open to pedestrians at all times. The car park is open every day except Christmas Day, from 8:00am. Closing times vary throughout the year, but can be found on display in the car park. Opening times of the Visitor Centre vary seasonally.

The lakes can be fished and easily accessible platforms are provided for this purpose. An annual permit must be obtained from the The Angling Club. Day tickets are also available.

A list of links that may be of interest is also provided. These cover local information, conservation, other nature sites and data on wildlife.

The "Friends" are a group of volunteers who support Milton Country Park. We no longer charge a fee to become a 'friend'. If you want to join, then pick up a membership pack from the visitor's centre, fill in the application form and return to the address given.

Please use the litter bins provided.
and enjoy your visit.

Further Information About the Country Park

o Who are the "Friends"? Our mission!

o Joining the "Friends" Membership application form.

o About the Park Information and history of the park.

o Fishing How to get a fishing permit.

o How to find Milton Country Park Map and bus details.

o Related Links Other sites on the Web that may be of interest.

Contacts

Country Park

Rangers
  Email:
  Tel: (01223) 420060

Friends of Milton Country Park

Email:

Stephen Bennett
Vice Chairman & Treasurer
Tel: 01223 441047

REMEMBER

The water is very deep and cold. No swimming is permitted.
Please keep to the footpaths. Supervise children closely, at all times.
Stay off the ice in the Winter.

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Pictures of Dickerson's Pit on this page are copyright © 1999 Beth Clarke

Milton Country Park is funded by South Cambridgeshire District Council. This site is maintained by Paul Oldham using Web space donated by Milton Parish Council. The words are from the South Cambridgeshire District Council and the "Friends", computer graphics and original layout by A Panton, any other work individually acknowledged. All material © 1996-2008 Friends of Milton Country Park or South Cambridgeshire District Council unless otherwise stated.