Lovely place for kids to paddle. My two enjoyed trying to catch river shrimp (remember to take a bucket and net), which they released before we left. Would love to have the place to ourselves!

Only just found out that it's the start of the river cam,after years of visiting on and off,got some lovely clear fresh spring water,it makes a great cup of tea ! Take your children there,the can paddle safely,the water it only a few inches deep.

Lovely place for a paddle and on an overcast day not too busy. Possibility to go for a nice walk around the village.

A little oasis in the centre of Ashwell. Fun for children to paddle on a warm day. It's not a massive area so can get busy, but well worth a visit. This is a nature reserve so they do ask people to be respectful of the area.

Small quite unique spot in the village of Ashwell. where a few springs feed the river Cam, Dogs are permitted on leads, and it is relatively safe to paddle in if a little cold I'm.told, or use the stepping-stones to cross the stream. Quite well hidden but clearly marked on free guides from the Rhubarb and Mustard cafe/ teashop on the High Street If you have time visit here too and the medieval church of St. Mary.

Beautiful, peaceful place to visit!

Ashwell is a beautiful place and I love it pretty buildings everywhere no litter and the springs are such a lovely garden to sit in

Not very big but nice little outing

Wonderful cool place to visit in all sense of the word.

Beautiful location great for kids and adults. A pub is nearby for food and amenities.

brilliant place! kids loved it! easy parking. ice cold water though so wellies are recommended. we had a picknick in the sun. will be going again :)

Lovely village, friendly people, very limited parking spaces in main road.3 pubs close by and historical church.afew shops and small museum.

Lovely little natural spring in a beautiful village setting.

A great day to visit on hot day especially after just having 4 old teeth removed. Lovely hugh blackberries at entrance !

Pleasant area next to a pub and just off the High Street in Ashwell. Nice and cool on a hot day. The water felt quite cold, despite it being 27c on the day.

Interesting place. Supposedly where the river cam starts. Nice area for a walk. Fun for children who can walk over stepping stones and get close to the water which is not very deep. Nice pub nearby for a drink and a pub meal.

We stumbled upon this during a walk round Ashwell village, unaware until after of the site's significance. Some children were enjoying a paddle in the shallow pools in their wellyboots, we crossed the stepping stones with the dog who was unsure if he could use them or just wade in the shallow water. It was clean and tidy with no visible litter, the obviously well used paths were mostly bare soil and could become muddy in wet weather. Signed advised that dogs were only admitted on a lead following complaints. There are a number of entrances, some steeper paths than others. It might prove difficult to access some paths with a buggy or wheelchair, and in any case the gates would be difficult.